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Simple ideas for a happy and successful class climate.

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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

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 #15: Understand the power pupils.

Social relationships between pupils can make or break your positive class climate. Discover your class’ power pupils and what makes them tick through a little detective work.… Read More Tip #15: Understand the power pupils.

July 2, 2017 Dan Whittaker1 Comment

Tip #14: Tidy classroom for tidy minds: who has time?

Tidy classrooms mean tidy minds but don’t do the work yourself. Let pictures do the talking and the pupils do the tidying.… Read More Tip #14: Tidy classroom for tidy minds: who has time?

June 16, 2017 Dan Whittaker4 Comments

Tip #11: Pupils off task? Accurately predict and time activities.

Poorly predicted task duration can lead to poor quality work. Try breaking tasks down into bite-size chunks. … Read More Tip #11: Pupils off task? Accurately predict and time activities.

May 23, 2017May 23, 2017 Dan Whittaker1 Comment

Tip #10: Explain why bad behaviour is bad.

Unless you explain your expectations, it’s wrong to assume that pupils will accept them. … Read More Tip #10: Explain why bad behaviour is bad.

May 18, 2017May 18, 2017 Dan Whittaker5 Comments

Tip #9: Transitions: step back to get on track.

Transitions strike fear in the heart of many teachers. They hold the potential to make or break lessons and it’s all too common for them to introduce chaos and stress into the class climate (Ofsted, 2013; TALIS, 2013; Bennett, 2017). Taking a step back and watching transitions will help you to identify any emerging issues and… Read More Tip #9: Transitions: step back to get on track.

May 14, 2017 Dan Whittaker1 Comment

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

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