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Classroom Climatology

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Tag: ADHD

8 musts for fidget toy success

Fidget toys are great for maintaining attention if used in the right way. Doing these 8 things will ensure success.… Read More 8 musts for fidget toy success

May 11, 2017May 11, 2017 Dan Whittaker4 Comments

Tip #7: Fidget toys: good. Poor expectations: bad.

Fidget toys have got a bad rep but they work if you communicate your expectations clearly and enforce ruthlessly.… Read More Tip #7: Fidget toys: good. Poor expectations: bad.

April 30, 2017May 12, 2017 Dan Whittaker7 Comments

Tip #2: Pupil playing to the crowd? Try removing the audience.

When a pupil’s behaviour isn’t what the class expect it, gently lean on the class to support your message. … Read More Tip #2: Pupil playing to the crowd? Try removing the audience.

March 27, 2017May 12, 2017 Dan Whittaker1 Comment

Tip #1: Upset pupil? Describe their body language to help them calm down.

What do you do if a pupil goes into a rage? Describing their body language to build awareness could defuse a tense situation.… Read More Tip #1: Upset pupil? Describe their body language to help them calm down.

March 8, 2017May 12, 2017 Dan Whittaker1 Comment

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    • Infographic – Tip #21: Power up behaviour scripts with social norms
    • Tip #21: Power up behaviour scripts with social norms
    • My personal statements and top 10 tips
    • Tip #20: The little book of behaviour consistency.
    • Tip #19: Why your group work doesn’t work
    • Tip #18: Supercharge your eye contact (and teacher stare).

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  • Tip #14: Tidy classroom for tidy minds: who has time?
    Tip #14: Tidy classroom for tidy minds: who has time?
  • Tip #8: Become a classroom-management issue sharp-shooter.
    Tip #8: Become a classroom-management issue sharp-shooter.
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  • Tip #4: Is addressing poor behaviour a time drain? Try memorised ‘consistency scripts’.
    Tip #4: Is addressing poor behaviour a time drain? Try memorised ‘consistency scripts’.
  • 8 musts for fidget toy success
    8 musts for fidget toy success
  • Tip #10: Explain why bad behaviour is bad.
    Tip #10: Explain why bad behaviour is bad.

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