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Tackling behaviour
Creating positive learning environments means thinking about a variety of things. Classroom behaviour is important but so is positive social and emotional wellbeing. We hope you find these resources useful to supplement your own hands-on school experiences.
Behaviour for Learning (B4L)
This chapter on B4L is a great starting point for new and training teachers. It focuses on how to establish and maintain a positive learning environment and build meaningful relationships with your students.
Put your solution-focused hat on
Having a “solution-focused” mind-set is beneficial all round but particularly when the going gets tough in the classroom. Here are 5 solution-focused tips to managing your classroom.
Ask Bill Rogers
To punish or not to punish? Do I have the right to be angry? What do I do if a student swears? What can I do if the class is completely out of control? Wonder no more - world-renowned behaviour expert Bill Rogers is here to help.
"Miss, you are not my mum!"
Your relationship with your students can play a key part in how they behave. This Chapter from Adele Bates' book will help you to understand why a positive relationship is important and how you can create one.
Aristotle once famously said
"Educating the mind, without educating the heart is no education at all" With 1 in 10 five to 16 year olds in the UK now having a diagnosable mental health condition, it is vital you engage with issues around mental health and wellbeing in schools. Read this chapter to understand why.
Better Behaviour for All
How often do we talk about our own behaviour and examine the effect it has on the children we work with? Have you ever escalated a situation because of your behaviour that, with hindsight, you could have handled much better? Here are our top tips for managing your behaviour as a teacher.