Mike’s Blog
Strategies, Ideas and Insights for Teachers and Leaders
Tag: positive relationships
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The potential of praising change and effort
Praising change is all about positively reinforcing the changes our learners make, as individuals, groups or as a whole class. The great benefit of praising change is that it provides…
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Two powerful strategies any teacher can use to change how they use praise in their classroom
Praise Hunts Unfortunately, some learners go through much of their school career without ever receiving praise. This is a great shame, not least on the level of what we would…
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How to create engagement by reframing the meaning of your lessons
Strategy One: Real-World Context Many teachers have faced questions like these: They usually indicate a growing disengagement, or sense of pointlessness, from learners. Successfully countering them isn’t easy. But doing…
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Why does rapport sit at the heart of positive behaviour management?
Good relationships are fundamental to positive behaviour management. Rapport is how we build relationships. It’s about understanding and connecting with the other person which, in our case, is our learners.…
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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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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…
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A pair of simple strategies any teacher can use to successfully manage behaviour in their classroom
Strategy One: Scaffolding and Modelling Success If learners feel they can’t access the work, or if they feel that success is beyond their grasp, then they are likely to experience…