Mike’s Blog
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Tag: learner behaviour
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The two key drivers of all human behaviour you need to understand when managing the behaviour of your learners
One way to think about the causes of behaviour is to talk in terms of motives. These are the internal factors that drive our behaviour. When we say we are…
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How you can use starter activities to get the behaviour you want from the moment the lesson begins
Different types of starter activities serve different ends when it comes to managing behaviour. Thinking about this when planning your lessons can help you to plan for excellent behaviour. Here…
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The golden leap you need to make in your mind to truly understand learner behaviour in your lessons
Thinking from the Learners’ Perspective Having planned a lesson, it is always worth spending a couple of minutes thinking it through from the learners’ perspective. This involves thinking about what…
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Rules need sanctions, and why understanding this is key to getting the behaviour you want
Effective rules need sanctions. These are the consequences learners face if they transgress. Alongside sanctions sits praise, which is always of crucial importance. Here, we’ll just look at sanctions, keeping…
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How can you eliminate low-level disruption in your classroom?
When it comes to positive behaviour management, many teachers find low-level disruption the hardest nut to crack. Usually, it represents the last obstacle on the journey to excellent behaviour. This…
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A simple way to think about the power of high expectations
The number one way to create a positive, learning-focussed culture in your classroom is through high expectations. Expectations are predictions we make about the world. They are an attempt to…