Positive reinforcement isn’t just about praise and encouragement; it helps if there is some variety in the way you acknowledge appropriate student behaviours. With that in mind, here are a couple of
CONTINUE READING...I like to use an analogy that simplifies the task of engaging students considerably – I call it the ‘emotion rucksack’. If you’re faced with students dragging their heels and groaning as they
CONTINUE READING...This is an extract from one of my books – Take Control of the Noisy Class. I believe this to be THE most important message in the book. It holds the secret to ‘effortless’ classroom management. A
CONTINUE READING...You can easily learn a class of 40 names in one lesson with this method. It’s all just a matter of concentrating for a few minutes at a time on this single task and you’ll be amazed how powerful
CONTINUE READING...A properly thought out seating plan is an essential tool when you’re faced with a very challenging class. I remember, early on in my career, what it was like trying to change the seating with some of
CONTINUE READING...This four-step script can be used as a framework for delivering consequences without fights and fuss in response to most forms of disruption in lessons. 1. Give a clear warning State very clearly what
CONTINUE READING...The joker is desperate for attention. His smart remarks, rude comments, smutty gestures, witty retorts and wisecracks may be funny (unfortunately, some class comedians really are!) but they are often
CONTINUE READING...A student who has no interest in lessons and a negative attitude towards anything you say and do can have a terrible impact on the rest of the class. But what you must remember is that this student
CONTINUE READING...After 25 years of working with emotionally damaged and ‘difficult’ children, I’ve come to the conclusion that there is just one true key to successful behaviour management. It really doesn’t matter
CONTINUE READING...Positive reinforcement isn’t just about giving verbal praise and encouragement; it helps if there is some variety in the way you acknowledge appropriate student behaviours. With that in mind, here are
CONTINUE READING...It’s a fact of any teacher’s life, no matter how fluffy and positive you’ve made your classroom, no matter how many preventive strategies you’re using – kids are kids; there will be problems!
CONTINUE READING...By creating some intrigue we can often win round students who have preconceived notions that the lesson won’t interest them; we invite attention rather than demanding it. Intrigue can be created simply
CONTINUE READING...Here’s a much better way to use rewards as true motivators: offer them spontaneously as occasional surprises. One of the most effective reward systems I ever saw worked entirely on this basis. Unlike
CONTINUE READING...I just want to briefly mention the issue of rewards here because they are often considered, along with praise, to be an effective strategy for positively reinforcing good behaviour. The Needs-Focused Approach
CONTINUE READING...Research has shown that listening to music whilst studying can improve concentration and memorization whilst relieving work related stress and anxiety. Here are 4 easy ways to include music your classroom! 1.
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