Laser Lessons - Lesson

Be able to promote positive behaviour

'Promoting positive behaviour' by Tim O’Brien, published by David Fulton Publishers

Read Section 5: 'Battlezone or learning zone? Classroom strategies'.
NB. You do not need to buy this book. You should be able to find a copy at your local library service. Laser Learning is not suggesting that this book is more suitable than others available to learners. Be sure to look at a variety of books, including any mentioned in the Extended Learning section of the lesson.

Table of Contents

Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

'Supporting pupils with behaviour issues: Tips for Teaching Assistants' by Optimus Education
‘The key to successful behaviour management is... you!’, by Phil Craig
'Promoting positive behaviour' by Tim O’Brien, published by David Fulton Publishers
‘How school helped our child: A Case Study’ from the Kids’ Behaviour website
Modifying Our Language to Improve Behaviour' from the Arty Teacher website.
‘Behaviour and classroom management ideas’ on the TES website

Presentation
Good Practice Example
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

This article called ‘Finding the good from within: teachers as role models’ looks at the huge impact those leading a class can make to outcomes for young people
'Practical approaches to behaviour management in the classroom: A handbook for classroom teachers in primary schools was produced by the Welsh Government and looks at general behaviour management methods.
Click to read this article on 'Avoiding the pitfalls: Teaching assistants, behaviour and learning' from the Sec-Ed website.
This article in Teach Early Years refers to younger children but the points raised by Paul Dix in ‘Modelling good behaviour’ relate to working with young people of all ages.
Click to read ‘Pastoral care in schools: Promoting positive behaviour’ by the Department for Education, Northern Ireland.
‘Supporting pupils with behaviour issues: classroom strategies for teachers and teaching assistants’ on the Optimus Education website. Click on the icon to the left to read this blog post.

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