To pre-empt general misbehaviour and to reduce incidents of inappropriate behaviour

Aim

To pre-empt general misbehaviour and to reduce incidents of inappropriate behaviour.

Evidence and reflection

Be clear about general class rules and what constitutes acceptable behaviour.

‘Catch’ students being good and reward appropriate behaviour.

Have clear learning objectives and make sure the students understand these.

Explain the activity or task clearly and be sure that everyone knows what to do and how to do it.

Show approval of appropriate work and reward effort.

Be supportive of any problems encountered.

Be consistent.

More in this chapter

• To understand student behaviour in our classroom circumstances
• To explore and understand a school's policies and practices with regard to behaviour management
• To review the repertoire of strategies for managing behaviour which we typically use
• To consider strategies appropriate to managing different behavioural challenges
• To investigate one's classroom management skills
• To evaluate the beginning of a session and to consider areas for improvement
• To monitor periods of transition in your own teaching
• To review the end of a session and identify areas for improvement
• To monitor responses to a classroom crisis
• To consider your view of disruptive behaviour
• To record incidents of ongoing 'problem' behaviour
• To analyse and reflect on your management of specific behaviour
• To consider the range of sanctions operating in your school
• To reflect on classroom management and discipline