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Tag: body language

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 #8: Become a classroom-management issue sharp-shooter.

How much do you really see when teaching? How many children do you miss when you do look? Knowing what to look for and where to do it from allows you to quickly halt behaviour issues and spot struggling pupils. Consider this quote about an experienced teacher: ‘After trying to give eye contact to students… Read More Tip #8: Become a classroom-management issue sharp-shooter.

May 8, 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 #5 – Gain trust by apologising when you mess up in class.

Apologising after you’ve messed up in class can quickly restore trust if done correctly. The guidelines here should help.… Read More Tip #5 – Gain trust by apologising when you mess up in class.

April 17, 2017August 9, 2020 Dan WhittakerLeave a comment

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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    Tip #5 - Gain trust by apologising when you mess up in class.
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