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Focusing on the Learning
Part of the series Manage That Class with Sue Cowley, from the Teachers TV video archive.
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Summary
Behaviour expert Sue Cowley coaches Year 6 teacher Helen Platts using concealed cameras and microphones, helping Helen teach symmetry to a lower-ability maths group, in this classroom-management and pedagogy resource.
During the lesson Sue watches Helen through camera monitors in a control room and speaks to her using a hidden earpiece.
Sue also provides a commentary on how Helen is managing her class, identifying behavioural and learning issues and offering solutions. Sue addresses how to ignore low-level disruption and using the classroom space to control the lesson.
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Teaching Ideas: Classroom management
Useful classroom management tips by teachers for teachers
Sue Cowley
Information about Sue Cowley's work as an author, journalist and trainer. There is also practical advice about building positive relationships with children and young people
Teaching Expertise: Classroom behaviour systems and routines
Aims to provide teachers with the best place to learn from each other and to develop their expertise
- Duration: 15 mins
- No Subtitles
- Published: 07 May 2009