Which strategies are most effective for maintaining order in the classroom?

I think establishing rules the first day of school and making them extremely clear to the entire class is a very important first step in maintaining classroom order. Students need to know what is expected of them. It would also be a great idea to involve the class in creating some of these rules and guidelines, when students feel that they have created something and have a responsibility they will be more likely to be cooperative and responsive. I think it is also important to establish a routine for your class. When students know what is coming next they can be better prepared to begin, which will decrease the amount of confusion and chaos.

Reading chapters in “Classroom Management” was very helpful in shedding some light on how to structure an efficient, comfortable classroom.

What can we expect as future teachers when entering schools, in the way of typical policies on classroom rules?