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Tag: behaviour management strategies
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Solving Common Classroom Behaviour Problems: The Class Clown Role, Fixed Mindsets and Social Chat
Let’s kick things off with a summary of how to effectively solve behaviour management problems in any classroom, then we’ll look at the specific scenarios of learners wanting to play…
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Why understanding how the classroom influences a learner’s behaviour is like realising you’ve been pulling at a door that needs to be pushed
In the classroom, two things have a major impact on learners’ behaviour: So, for example, learners perceive the walls of the classroom, the desks, the whiteboard, the displays, their fellow…
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The two unseen forces that great behaviour managers are always aware of
We all have roles. Teacher, learner, parent, friend, sibling, manager. Most of us have multiple roles. In any culture, whether it be the larger culture of which we are a…
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Why do rules matter in positive behaviour management?
Rules matter because they regulate behaviour. Rules can be written or unwritten. In the second instance, they are commonly referred to as norms. Arguably, rules govern every social situation in…
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How can you speed up rapport-building to help get on top of your behaviour management?
Strategy One: Showing Interest We like it when people are interested in us. We like it when people notice us and ask us how we’re doing. Showing interest shows you…