John Bayley helps an NQT think about the behaviour management involved in treating students fairly from a new perspective, in a Year 10 drama class.
NQT, Siobhan Croker, is worried about treating students fairly but she takes over 10 minutes to resolve a minor dispute that breaks out in a Year 10 drama lesson.
John Bayley closely observes video footage of the lesson with Siobhan to explore ways she could use assertive language techniques to close down petty student disputes quickly and fairly.
John also challenges Siobhan to rethink her perceptions of fairness: is fairness about dealing with individual student issues at all times or is there ever a time when the greater good needs to be considered?
Useful websites
The Induction Year and what to expect
General Teaching Council for England - NQT's experience of first teaching year
Research Report, 2007: Newly Qualified Teachers' Experiences of their First Year of Teaching
Teaching Expertise: Behaviour for learning - supporting new teachers
Information on supporting new teachers
Teaching Expertise: Behaviour Matters
Voice Control and Managing Behaviour
Teaching Expertise: Starting the lesson on a positive note
How to start lessons on a positive note
National Strategies: Resources for NQTs
Resources for newly qualified teachers
Information and support for NQTs and trainee teachers
