Behaviour+Management


 * Behaviour Management**

Order in the classroom is seen as funadamental to creating a positive and effective teaching and learning environment. An article on the TES website stated that one quarter of all resigning teachers cited the reason for leaving as poor pupil behaviour (DfES 2003)**.** This is a slightly nerving fact for all of us trainee teachers.

Hopefully this document will help with various ideas for instilling good behaviour management within the classroom.


 * It is always a good idea as a teacher to critisize a behaviour rather than the pupil himself/herself. If the teacher critisises a pupil rather than a behavior the pupil will feel personally attacked, whereas if the behaviour is frowned upon it is more effective allowing the child to learn and change thier behavior accordingly.
 * Consistency is another aspect of behavior management that should be highlighted. As a teacher it is fundamental that threats and punishments are follwed through with, thus allowing children to understand wher they stand and thus learning not to repart the behavior due to its consequences.
 * Affirmative language should be used instead of negative language, this promotes the positive behaviour or activity rather that drawing attention and focussing on the negative behaviour. For example, instead of "Stop running down the corridor," simply saying "Walking" will have more of an effect.
 * If you have pointed out a negative behaviour, or have had to tell someone off for a negative behaviour, it is a good idea to follow this up with another 5 examples of other children demonstrating positive behaviour. This way the focus has been pulled away from the disruptive behaviour, and attention is given to positive behaviour - hopefully attention-seeking children will then mimic the good behaviour to receive attention and praise.
 * An important thing to remember is that it's not always the childs fault. Sometimes they just aren't engaged in what they are doing and thus display negative behaviour. By trying to keep the lessons interesting and innovative the children are more likely to stay on task and show positive behaviour. Happy children equals good behaviour.
 * Sometimes the poor behaviour of a child is a one off so the causes of this may need to be explored. It may be that something is going on at home which is having a big impact on them. It could even be that the child is struggling to hear and thus cannot connect with what they are being taught. It is important to explore the reasons behind the behaviour so that you can see what steps to take.

10 Tips for Teacher's Managng Pupil Behaviour - @http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/joepublic/2010/feb/09/pupil-behaviour-management-tips

TES article- @http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6000095

Great posters for display boards showing different aspects of behaviour management and self management skills @http://www.therapybookshop.com/page2/120735.html