they can use their phones once their work is completed and checked, they will work really hard to get the privilege! So now our rule is, ‘Text or play games on your phone only when your work has been completed and checked by your teacher.' It's brilliant, I tell you!" As canny classroom manager yourself, you think
a. "What a great idea! I'm going to do that, too.".
b. "This isn't an effective practice, because it relies on extrinsic motivation for students to get their work done.".
c. "No class rule should ever supersede a school rule; I hope the principal doesn't hear about this.".
d. "This isn't a rule; it's a procedure.".