Behaviour Strategies

This 8,200 word thesis is full of advice on behaviour management strategies that I have used in my career in state secondary education. It is full of practical suggestions for teachers on building positive relationships, both inside and outside of the classroom.

The techniques have led to me feeling confident in dealing with issues of poor behaviour and building up a positive reputation within the schools I have worked in.

The first part concentrates on how you can build up relationships with students, colleagues and parents outside class times and within the whole school community which can lead to a positive effect on behaviour within the classroom.

The second part concentrates on techniques you can use during lesson times.

All advice in the thesis is based on my personal experiences as a teacher and Head of Department at a secondary school in England.

Contents:
Part One. The whole school.
1.1 Get to know the students outside the classroom.
1.2 Be seen around the school
1.3 Communication with parents and other staff.
1.4 Don’t suffer alone.

Part Two. Inside the classroom.
2.1 Never speak over a class.
2.2 Set lesson up beforehand.
2.3 Entering and leaving the classroom.
2.4 Clear instructions.
2.5 Seating plans.
2.6 Give students a choice and a way out
2.7 Speak to students without an audience and set targets.
2.8 Speak assertively and stick to point.
2.9 Don’t shout in anger.
2.10 Don’t make threats or give multiple warnings. Act quickly.
2.11 Face issues head on.
2.12 Use detentions wisely
2.13 Share your expectations with the class.
2.14 Show awareness of school disciplinary policy
2.15 Take control of class
2.16 Humour.
2.17 Reward good behaviour for all.