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Simple ideas for a happy and successful class climate.

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Tip #20: The little book of behaviour consistency.

Inconsistent behaviour management is a consistent recipe for an unhappy classroom climate. Using a behaviour booklet raises consistency, reduces stress and is a quick win both in your class and across a school.… Read More Tip #20: The little book of behaviour consistency.

June 25, 2018 Dan WhittakerLeave a comment

Tip #19: Why your group work doesn’t work

Increased off-task behaviour, social loafing and a lack of social skills are the reasons group work so often fails. Meticulously planning your groups, building in accountability and training your pupils will get your collaborative learning back on track.… Read More Tip #19: Why your group work doesn’t work

September 29, 2017September 29, 2017 Dan Whittaker1 Comment

Tip #18: Supercharge your eye contact (and teacher stare).

The ‘teacher stare’ or ‘death look’ is rated highly for a reason – it works. Using this and other eye contact techniques are devastatingly simple and will elevate your pupils’ respect.… Read More Tip #18: Supercharge your eye contact (and teacher stare).

September 4, 2017August 27, 2018 Dan Whittaker2 Comments

Five learning culture must-knows – guest blog at The School Bus

Very happy to have my first guest post published by The School Bus. Really enjoyed writing for them, they’re great people to work with!

August 26, 2017 Dan Whittaker2 Comments

Infographic – 13 ways your classroom sabotages learning

This infographic summarises the information on the post 13 ways your classroom sabotages learning.

August 7, 2017 Dan Whittaker6 Comments

Tip #17: High intensity training for high intensity learning.

Do you have unfit or overweight pupils in your class? Research shows they’re likely to underachieve. Brief, 15 minute bursts of high-intensity exercise more than pay you back in settled, efficient learning.… Read More Tip #17: High intensity training for high intensity learning.

August 2, 2017August 2, 2017 Dan WhittakerLeave a comment

13 ways your classroom sabotages learning

The nature of our classroom environments are dictated to us by school leaders. The problem is, some aspects sabotage learning. Here are 13 examples and solutions. … Read More 13 ways your classroom sabotages learning

July 26, 2017 Dan Whittaker3 Comments

Tip #16: Are your high expectations vague and valueless?

‘High expectations’ is a buzz phrase used so often it’s rendered valueless. Bring context to the vagueness and make it mean something in your school.… Read More Tip #16: Are your high expectations vague and valueless?

July 8, 2017 Dan Whittaker3 Comments

Tip 13: Tame the evils of your classroom displays.

Classroom displays promise so much but deliver so little. They take hours to make and steal the attention of your pupils. Put the promise back into your displays by simplifying and reducing them to the bare necessities.… Read More Tip 13: Tame the evils of your classroom displays.

June 10, 2017 Dan Whittaker1 Comment

Tip #12: Rewards make hard work of working hard.

School rewards damage motivation and makes working hard seem like hard work.… Read More Tip #12: Rewards make hard work of working hard.

June 1, 2017June 1, 2017 Dan WhittakerLeave a comment

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