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Managing disruptive behaviour: Why your students shut down and how to re-engage them

When the room is quiet, children learn more. Find out why managing disruptive behaviour is the most important skill for helping your students get the best marks.

Are you a teacher who feels like a referee more than an educator? Do you dream of a classroom where children listen, learn, and respect each other, instead of shouting, running, or ignoring instructions? In today’s busy schools, many teachers are struggling with disruptive behaviour. This is when children act …

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The power of positive reinforcement: Building student autonomy and classroom focus

Create a more effective learning environment with positive reinforcement. Find out how to use praise, rewards, and non-verbal cues to boost student success.

Effective classroom management is the cornerstone of a successful learning environment. While traditional methods often focus on correcting undesirable behaviour, the true power lies in nurturing positive actions. Positive reinforcement is a technique that strengthens desired behaviours by providing a reward, praise, or a positive outcome immediately after the behaviour …

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Teachers, use these strategies to manage disruptive behaviour in the classroom

From prevention to intervention, this article offers 10 effective ways for teachers to manage disruptive behaviour, leading to a more focussed and productive classroom.

Disruptive behaviour in the classroom is a challenge that every teacher faces at some point. It can range from minor distractions like talking out of turn to more serious issues like defiance or aggression. Regardless of the form it takes, disruptive behaviour can hinder learning, create a negative classroom environment, …

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The class clown: Understanding, guiding, and channelling their energy

Understanding the class clown: Explore the challenges and opportunities presented by students who use humour to seek attention in the classroom.

The class clown is a student who consistently uses humour and disruptive antics to gain attention and entertain their peers. They often employ jokes, pranks, and theatrical behaviours to elicit laughter, sometimes at the expense of classroom decorum. While their intentions are often not malicious, their actions can disrupt the …

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