Maybe the disagreement stems from a simplistic approach, "if I catch you cheating you get a zero". That's a rule, but not a complete system. Ramon Lewis who, spoke at ETAI, writes in "Understanding Pupil Behaviour" http://tinyurl.com/mwx44r of "Nine values for schooling". They would certainly forbid cheating, but they also offer a more comprehensive system Nine Values for Schooling * Care and compassion * Doing your best * Fair go * Freedom * Honesty and trustworthiness * Integrity * Respect * Responsibility * Understanding, tolerance and inclusion. --- Understanding Pupil Behaviour Classroom Management Techniques for Teachers Author: Ramon Lewis ISBN: 978-0-415-48353-7 (paperback) 978-0-415-48352-0 (hardback) 978-0-203-88391-4 (electronic) Subjects: Classroom Practice; Continuing Professional Development; Primary/Elementary Education; This book describes a system of successful classroom behaviour management techniques developed by the author over more than 25 years. It outlines the difficulties confronting teachers trying to manage pupils' misbehaviour in schools and describes four types of pupil who can be helped to behave responsibly. In Understanding Pupil Behaviour Ramon Lewis explains how pupils' behaviour can be categorised and how techniques can be introduced to deal with each category, however challenging the behaviour might be. The book goes on to provide a framework for long-term commitment by teachers to produce effective interactions with students. Teachers, PGCE students and educational advisors looking for a handy guide to tried-and-tested behaviour management strategies, as well as those wanting a resource for delivering INSET training on the subject, will find all they need in this accessible book. ----------------------------------------------- ** Etni homepage - http://www.etni.org or - http://www.etni.org.il ** ** for help - ask@xxxxxxxx ** ** to post to this list - etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** -----------------------------------------------