A design and technology (D&T) AST is taking a new Year 9 class, with John Bayley observing her first lesson of the year. See how she maintains discipline by rewarding good behaviour, in this classroom-management resource.
Kelly Hall devotes just 10 seconds to the rules before launching into a double lesson on product analysis. From the outset, the Key Stage 3 class learns that participation is rewarded, as every answer earns a smiley sticker and good answers gain lavish praise.
When sound levels rise, the class is quickly pulled into line without resorting to sanctions. The girls progress well and, by the finish, four secondary students receive a special prize for their high level answers.
John notes the fast pace; short and varied activities with strict time limits allow no space for boredom or misbehaviour. John concludes that the key to Kelly's success is her well-researched and executed lesson plan.
Useful websites
The behaviour management guru's official website
Learning and Teaching Scotland: A learning classroom
'A Learning Classroom': Professor Brian Boyd, Faculty of Education at University of Strathclyde, reviews some of the educational theories associated with effective learning, in particular the concept of flow
The characteristics of Assessment for Learning
QCA: National Curriculum Online
Setting suitable learning challenges and responding to pupils' diverse learning needs
Teaching Expertise: Classroom Management
A wide range of articles on classroom management
Teaching Expertise: Positive Thinking: Celebrating Success and Achievement
Resources on Positive Thinking: celebrating success and achievement
General Teaching Council: Improving Pupil Learning through Enhancing Participation
'Improving pupil learning by enhancing participation': research findings and key strategies outlined
General Teaching Council: Classroom Climate
Carl Rogers and classroom climate: How can we create an emotionally supportive environment and what difference will it make to pupils' learning?
