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Tag: norms and values
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How to use the nuts and bolts of culture to get better at behaviour management
The classroom is a social setting. It contains many of the core features of culture and society. Things we usually take for granted. Attending to these and using them as…
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Why do norms and values matter when it comes to managing behaviour?
Norms are unwritten rules. Values are the beliefs we think are important. Norms are usually based on values. For example, a norm in British culture is to queue in an…
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Understand how rapport influences your relationships with learners
Without rapport, behaviour management becomes harder. We miss out on harmony. We miss out on a sense of shared endeavour. It makes communication that bit trickier. Learners are less ready…
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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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How defining the norms and values of your classroom can help you improve learner behaviour
When looking to develop excellent behaviour management, it is a good idea to sit down and work out in advance what norms you want to see in your classroom and…