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Tag: rapport
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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 effective behaviour managers use silent praise to build rapport
Written praise is used less frequently than verbal praise, but that doesn’t mean we should overlook it. When using written praise, bear in mind that it brings all the benefits…
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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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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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Two techniques to fall back on whenever you find yourself struggling to build rapport
Technique One: Playing a Role Sometimes, if we are struggling to build rapport with a class or an individual learner, we might need to take on a role to establish…
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How great behaviour managers use rules to teach learners how to behave in their lessons
The teacher’s job encompasses both the teaching of the formal curriculum – knowledge and understanding connected to different subjects and topics – and the teaching of a hidden curriculum involving…
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How can you harness the power of praise, wherever and whoever you teach?
Praise is powerful. It has an effect on people. It makes them feel good. It validates their actions. And it shows them that we hold them in high esteem. Praise…
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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…