Discipline techniques

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Look at the school rules and choose the essential ones to consistently expect and uphold in your class e.g. students need to be seated in their seats at all times, do not distract the learning of others. The video expresses the importance of consistently adhering to rules and expectations; if you are inconsistent then the students will remember it and push the boundaries.

In my mind, this is the most important idea because you need to be consistent in your approach and know the essential rules/expectations in order to have a classroom environment conducive to learning. I would expect this idea would be equally important for all levels/ages of schooling but particularly in secondary school, this is essential as students will push boundaries given the chance if they know they you are inconsistent in following through with enforcing your rules and expectations. I am the first to admit that at times, I ignore infractions on my rules as I would rather 'get on' with the lesson, but I am aware this is a mistake because it sets me up for trouble later!

Avoid raising your voice when dealing with challenging behaviour. The video explains that it is very important that you don’t lose your cool. Instead of raising your voice, speak to students individually who seem disruptive and ask them "what happened today? Is everything ok?" Or else, reminding them that they are doing well and 15 minutes remain is effective as well so they have a sense of time left in the class.

Behaviour management is more important than the curriculum. You can have the most interesting and well planned lesson prepared, but if you are having problems with behaviour then it will be extremely difficult to teach effectively.

Think creatively and rather than dominate class talk and 'impart' knowledge to students, come up with ways that encourage their participation. An example given in the video is to encourage students to peer teach their classmates either through writing on the Interactive White Board (IWB) or possibly through group work.

Be welcoming to students. Have a set routine as you welcome them into the class, for example, the video suggests asking them to stand up and greet them, say hi and be friendly. The aim is to exude warmth and authority over the class.

Use school diaries/agendas to communicate with parents by providing positive comments on their work, attitude or any other aspects of their behaviour. Having communication with parents, particularly praising efforts rather than solely making contact with negative feedback, will help solidify support/partnership with the family and will form stronger bonds with the students themselves.

Connect with students individually, not as part of a mass. It is difficult to truly connect with students unless you get to know them as individuals, with their own personalities, interests, etc.

Positioning in the classroom is very important. Don't simply stay at your desk or at the front of the room. Instead, move around the room in order to chat with students and check on their work, and ask students to come forward rather than hide in the back of the room.

Model behaviour which you want students to exude. As the adult in the room, you are seen as the role model so therefore, if you want students to be enthusiastic about the topic, then you should show enthusiasm. If you want students to ask questions, then you need to show that you aren't afraid to ask questions and you don't necessarily have all the answers.

Be courteous to students as they exit the class. The video suggests standing by the door, and wish the students a good rest of the day. Indicate that you enjoyed their company. Obviously, this has to be genuine and sometimes it isn't possible if there have been serious behavioural problems but for the most part, this should be practiced.

Have some generic material ready while you are getting students settled in addition to the fabulous lesson you have planned around a specific activity. This activity could be a quiz, game or otherwise an engaging starter activity displayed on the board while you are getting the register done.