Behaviour management is a crucial skill for all teachers and one that those new to the chalkface often focus hard on developing. Here are seven strategies you may wish to consider.
At the start of the lesson, stand at the door smiling: show the class you are enthusiastic about teaching them and that your classroom is a happy, friendly place to learn. Greet each pupil with a smile and a friendly “hello” as they enter the room. Such an approach not only shows your class that you enjoy teaching them and will treat each pupil as an individual, it also models the way you expect your pupils to behave.
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