how can as a school teacher teach students from 10-13years of age to learn manners,courtesy and etiquettes?

Answer 1

make the learning experience a fun one. it'll take a bit more work, but you could plan activities - for example, do a "formal dining" party one week, where they come in dressed up and must obey the rules of etiquette, etc. then, later, have a 'picnic dining' party, where the rules are not so rigid. you could then have them discuss/write about the differences, and why they are there.

you could even do it in reverse - start out with the informal situation, then spend a bit of time on each of the areas you're trying to teach - discuss why they're important, what the results can be... and a few weeks later, do the formal dining experience -- where they get to show off what they've learned in each of the lessons you set out. this will make it fun, but also allow them to learn without having another 'why do i need this stuff' lesson.

i think the more fun you make it, the better your results will be, because it won't come off as being a 'lesson' - but will actually be anticipated. and the more fun it is, the better the chances of it sticking, so to speak.

just an idea...

Answer 2

Both irad, frzzld had great suggestions. As a teacher, at that age kids like to perform. Why not use fairy tales as a starting point? Some examples would be: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood. The class could be divided in 1/2. 1/2 the class could do the old version and the other 1/2 could tell it with manners.
There is also a poem called the Goops. Pretty cute. That could also be used. Finally, if memeory serves correct, there was an episode on Cosby. I think the children were going to go see the ballet. Hope these suggestions spark some imagination.

Answer 3

Children need to eat. They love to eat with each other chatting and goofing around.
I would focus my lessons around the dining table. I would break the classes up into smaller groups that would sit around a table and eat together learning how to have polite conversation, using good manners and learning rules of etiquette.
I have done this with students. I took out my old Amy Vanderbelt and we studied for our big event. The students dressed up and invited a family member who had to RSVP. The students were very kind, formal and polite to each other. I loved it.

Answer 4

All of these answers are good, but in my middle school classroom, I have a jor with preprinted "Caught Being Good" cards that I xeroxed and laminated. At the end of each class, the kids vote on who would get that day's coupon. If nobody had done anything special, there would be no reward, and we passed. If you collected 3 coupons, you got a free ice cream from the cafeteria(which recycles the coupons). Amazingly, this really works. You can decide whatever reward you want. Good luck!

Answer 5

The best you can do is expect it in the classroom, but if the lessons being taught at home are contradictory, the effect will be minimal. Manners, courtesy and etiquette are things learned (or not learned) at home.

Answer 6

To piggy back off one of the responders. Also take the students on field trips to different levels of restaurants - from casual to almost fancy.