The section about rules made me reflect on my performance evaluations that always want to know how I deal with disruptive students. I have never had a disruptive student but once. I tend to think it's my behavior and posture that sets the tone within my class. I believe students don't know how to "take" instructors until they see you. However, thinking more deeply, after reading the Rules section, I inadvertenly give students the "Rules of My Class" without telling them "these are the rules for my class." I use words such as, professionalism, development, and training beyond patient care. We discuss the rationale for the uniform and attendance policies and how it plays an intergal part in the professional attitude.
