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Tag: learner perceptions
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Three of the simplest ways any teacher can build rapport without having to plan anything extra
We really are thinking about simple strategies, here. Simple, yet effective. So simple, they’re often overlooked. Or teachers say: ‘Yeah, of course I know that. But what else?’ Well, I…
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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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If you don’t apply rules fairly, your classroom might erupt
The application of rules is different to their communication. The latter concerns explanation, the former concerns use. If your learners follow all your rules from the get-go, you will probably…
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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…
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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…