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The 2x10 strategy: a miraculous solution for behavior issues?

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The 2×10 strategy is simple: spend 2 minutes per day for 10 days in a row talking with an at-risk student about anything she or he wants to talk about.

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By Tom Sherrington @teacherhead

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Behaviour Management: A Bill Rogers Top 10

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Behaviour Management Strategies from Bill Rogers Without doubt the greatest personal challenge I’ve faced as a teacher was moving from the Sixth Form college in Wigan where I started teaching…

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Based on restorative justice principles of relationship building. Useful for one-to-one chats after things have gone wrong.

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with thanks to Kay Harding

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You can't help to be inspired by this guy ... it will bring tears to your eyes.

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You can't help to be inspired by this guy ... it will bring tears to your eyes.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX9FSZJu448&t=203s

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Not sure it can be quite this easy, but there might be something here...

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Not sure it can be quite this easy, but there might be something here...

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Running a classroom is like baking a cake. The process of managing behaviour successfully has many components which require careful consideration and the correct proportions. You make a lesson plan, add all of the learning ingredients and hope the results are a success. But I know the outcome isn't always rainbows and butterflies, the ability to strive and constantly stay on top doesn't always prevail, leaving you hungry for the calm which you deserve.

So let's break this down and provide you with 3 simple steps to get the behaviour of your students on track again!

Source the problem - Whether you're teaching maths or business, every student needs to be involved. If you've never received any feedback from your learners, go out and get some! Put together a simple questionnaire highlighting some key questions that establish the classroom issues. Try to include an incentive to entice them into taking the time to give you valuable honesty in their responses. Collect the results and make positive steps in the right direction for change.

Get motivated! - Your students are at the heart of your career, so keeping them (and you) motivated will really help get your lessons heading in the right direction. The togetherness of a group is highly important in creating a fun and successful learning environment. If your class is an exciting group to be a part of, students will strive for big results.

Get back to basics- Start simple and finish big! That means giving positive praise and feedback when things are going well - don't wait for the big challenges to occur before you talk about behaviour. Say when it's good, and when it's poor. Get the balance right, and end the lesson by focusing on what went well.

So there you have it! Three very easy ways to get your mojo for teaching back on track. If you would like professional advice or further support with your classroom management, give us a call 01737 321179.

We hold all the right ingredients to make your classroom management a success.

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3 Simple Steps to bring calm into your classroom

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Running a classroom is like baking a cake. The process of managing behaviour successfully has many components which require careful consideration and the correct proportions. You make a lesson plan, add all of the learning ingredients and hope the results are a success.

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Helps learners make the link between:
emotions driving behaviour, behaviour driving attention and attention driving learning.
An Emotional Planner gives learners the chance to think about their emotions and begin the steps to learn how to manage those emotions using strategies.

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A useful blog, including this post on managing behaviour

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So today's post is all about dealing mobile phone use within the worst groups you may encounter as part of your Maths delivery. I am mainly talking about groups that won't get any work done, will not respond to you, constantly on their phone or causing low level disruption. Compared to the rest of the groups you have this is the group you dread the most. You really dread the thought of teaching this group and don't know what you can do to work to their best interests.

There are not bad students, there are bad behaviours. Some students will test this thinking but you have to remember that the person you are seeing displays bad behaviour, not that they are necessarily a bad person altogether. I am going to talk tonight about what to do when you have groups like this and how you can move forward in their learning of maths!

So the biggest thing is, prepare, prepare, prepare. There is nothing more important than being prepared with a range of activities and resources that students can use, it may be that you work in the interests of the students who really enjoy certain elements of your lessons. You will find something that captures your students interests, I know that's easier said than done when you are facing your challenge head on and think there is no way out.

So what about the mobile phones? There are a few different options here which I have tried and tested for you so that should hopefully take the guesswork out of what you could do. I've tried the mobile phone box, the asking nicely and having students leave the classroom with varying degrees of success on some level. However a mixture of all these approaches will work as long as you are consistent and fair in your approach to each and every student (even if someone is giving you a really hard time lately)

Make it clear that people are not meant to be on their phones in lesson. Some of my students will play videos on full volume during my lessons. If this happens, phone goes in the box, refusal and they leave your classroom. It's a very simple and fair rule that you can use for every class situation. It may seem a bit harsh, but let's face it. If Facebook was more appealing to the point they are watching videos, then what are they gaining from being in your classroom anyway. You have to have the discipline fit the offence, if someone is distracting your classroom that much, you need to remove the distraction altogether.

Once the phone is away, be sure to keep on top of concentration in the class. I have it where some students will sit at the back and stay on their phones, you have to ask yourself whether to challenge this behaviour or not and what you are intending to achieve by doing this. If someone has completed no work within half of your lesson, you need to ask them to leave for minimal effort, then it's up to the tutor to encourage them to behave within your classes and actually work. They are being funded to be there, don't let their non-work stop you enjoying your job. I would honestly encourage this thinking within the first few weeks of teaching, you have to make it clear that you will not accept no work whatsoever in your lessons.

Consider how you will reward your well behaved students, you may decide to write celebration notes on the board for them and tell their tutor of their progress within your subject (especially helpful to see them in person). Accept the good with the bad in the group and it will keep you sane when you are looking around your classroom and considering a new job prospect. I had this exact emotion yesterday, feeling what the point of it all was, just remember that nobody should make you feel bad for trying to help them. Your sanity in this environment comes first, you can't keep thinking about results of your groups all the time. You have to make an impact on the group as a whole.

Finally teachers, remember that you are not alone. In the staffroom, people will moan about different groups and behaviours that they see within the classes that they have. It may not seem as bad in the grand scheme but remember that in some respects you are still teaching teenagers who have qualifications to complete. When you speak one to one with your students, you may find that they are more likely to open up and concentrate in your classes if you can show them your human side. The answers to your own individual situations will come to you, just remember to keep your head up and carry on!

I'm going to try new approaches with this class on friday, I'll be sure to report back with my findings!

Enjoy the rest of your week teachers!

- Matt

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So today's post is all about dealing mobile phone use within the worst groups you may encounter as part of your Maths delivery. I am mainly talking about groups that won't get any work done, will not respond to you, constantly on their phone or causing low level disruption.

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41173-Pedagogy _ Practice (NS 2004) - Unit 20 Classroom Management

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Dr Bill Rogers - Students who just say "NO"

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Dr Bill Rogers - Students who just say "NO"

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Students who refuse to follow instructions are among the most challenging disruptions you face in your classroom. Dr Bill Rogers demonstrates how to deal with the student who says "NO". Embrace the challenge - retain classroom control and overcome the issues.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1bIQ1Hg00c

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"BODOR" - non-confrontational approach to behaviour management

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"BODOR" - non-confrontational approach to behaviour management

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This is a non-confrontational strategy which can be used to deal with any and every form of challenging behaviour. The process is:
a) Give a “B.O.D.O.R.” (Blatantly Obvious Description of Reality) to Challenge the “Primary Behaviour” (the main inappropriate behaviour you want to address).
b) “Tactically Ignore” the “Secondary Behaviour” (other inappropriate behaviour which normally follows the Primary Behaviour).
c) Give “Take Up Time” for student to STOP, THINK, and CHOOSE to do the right thing. During this time you ignore and divert to carry on with the session.

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Factsheet from UCU