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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

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 #6: Sit in every seat to experience a pupil’s-eye view of your classroom.

Sit in every seat in your class to truly understand your pupils’ physical environment to enhance your learning climate.… Read More Tip #6: Sit in every seat to experience a pupil’s-eye view of your classroom.

April 24, 2017May 12, 2017 Dan Whittaker2 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 #4: Is addressing poor behaviour a time drain? Try memorised ‘consistency scripts’.

Using memorised ‘consistency scripts’ reinforce behaviour expectations and reduce time and stress when addressing issues.

… Read More Tip #4: Is addressing poor behaviour a time drain? Try memorised ‘consistency scripts’.

April 8, 2017May 12, 2017 Dan Whittaker11 Comments

Not a dirty word: micromanagement might be just what your class needs.

Micromanage wisely to develop trust and excellent outcomes in your class/… Read More Not a dirty word: micromanagement might be just what your class needs.

April 2, 2017May 12, 2017 Dan Whittaker3 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

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  • My personal statements and top 10 tips
    My personal statements and top 10 tips
  • Tip #21: Power up behaviour scripts with social norms
    Tip #21: Power up behaviour scripts with social norms
  • Tip #5 - Gain trust by apologising when you mess up in class.
    Tip #5 - Gain trust by apologising when you mess up in class.
  • Infographic - 13 ways your classroom sabotages learning
    Infographic - 13 ways your classroom sabotages learning
  • Tip #20: The little book of behaviour consistency.
    Tip #20: The little book of behaviour consistency.

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