Behaviour Management
It's important to get the new year off to a good start and strong behaviour management is part of this. You should decide on the following:
* How will you get the attention of a noisy class?
* How will you set the routine of the class?
* How will you set your ground rules?
* How will you deal with rule breakers?
* How will you arrange the classroom?
Use this CHECKLIST to see if you're ready for your new class's behaviour!
Take a look at this free noise-o-meter. If your students are too noisy, the balls will bounce!
http://neave.com/bouncy-balls/
Take a look at Rob's other videos to support behaviour management HERE
There are some great sites
with further advice:
Setting Ground Rules
- Involve the students in creation
- Have ground rules for you too
- Get students to sign them
- Display them in class
- Have clear consequences attached
- Revisit them regularly
If you are involving students in their creation, ensure that you have a clear idea of rules that need to be included too. This way you can 'guide' their direction to meet your needs also.
THIS SITE has some suggested tools that could help with behaviour management.