DESCRIPTION:
In this episode, Tem shares practical classroom management strategies to help teachers start the new academic year with confidence, less overwhelm and a calmer, more productive classroom. She explains why establishing clear classroom rules, routines and high expectations from day one can create a safer learning environment, reduce low-level disruption and help students understand exactly what is expected of them. Tem explores how teachers can build positive student relationships while maintaining their authority and also shares practical strategies such as non-verbal behaviour management, tracking the speaker and the 3-2-1 focus countdown to regain students' attention without shouting. The episode also looks at how consistent classroom routines can support student wellbeing and teacher wellbeing, why publicly humiliating students should be avoided, and how calm, consistent behaviour management can reduce teacher exhaustion while helping students thrive.
If you'd like to listen to the Q&A session at the end of the webinar, head on over to The Helping Teachers Thrive Hub where you will be able to access to full recording (link is in the valuable resources section below).
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Practise and reinforce routines consistently until they become habitual for students.
- Use clear, specific language so students understand exactly what is expected of them.
- Maintain your classroom authority while still being warm, approachable and human.
- Avoid publicly humiliating students and address behaviour calmly and privately where possible.
- Consistent classroom management can reduce disruption, support learning and protect teacher wellbeing.
BEST MOMENTS:
“Students need boundaries because that helps them to feel safe. They need to know what to expect and what's expected of them.”
“Because when you are moving around the classroom, you're showing the student that this is my classroom, it's your classroom too, but I am the authority figure in the classroom.”
“The worst thing we can do is publicly humiliate them. The worst thing we can do is tell them off in front of everybody.”
“Instilling these rules in our lessons every single day consistently. Yes, that can be exhausting to an extent. However, in the long run, it's going to have a bigger impact on our students.”
VALUABLE RESOURCES:
https://patreon.com/thehelpingteachersthrivehub?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-achieve-100-compliance-in-the-classroom/id1681843058?i=1000657860996
ABOUT THE HOST:
Since embarking on her teaching journey in 2009, Tem has been on a mission to empower students to reach their fullest potential. Specialising as a Secondary Physical Education Teacher, Tem also has experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) as a class teacher in an SEN provision. With an unwavering commitment to helping students become the best versions of themselves, Tem believes in the power of education to shape not just academic prowess, but character and resilience. Having mentored numerous teachers throughout her career, she is not only shaping young minds but also nurturing the growth of those who guide them.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
The podcast for teachers of many years, trainee teachers or Early Career Teachers (ECTs). Join Tem as she delves into the diverse world of teaching, offering valuable insights, tips, and advice on a variety of teaching strategies to help teachers thrive as classroom practitioners.
CONNECT & CONTACT:
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