DESCRIPTION:
In this episode of Helping Teachers Thrive, Tem explores how teachers and educators can shift their approach to classroom behaviour and behaviour management by looking for the positives in every student. Rather than focusing only on disruptive behaviour, teachers are encouraged to identify what helps students feel safe, motivated, engaged and successful. Tem explores how understanding triggers, relationships, interests and positive moments can help educators develop more effective strategies to support student behaviour and wellbeing.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Look beyond challenging behaviour and actively identify what a student is doing right
- Pay attention to when students are successful and consider what is different in those moments
- Instead of simply asking how to stop disruptive behaviour, ask what you can do to help the student feel safe, secure and less triggered in the classroom
- Remember that behaviour is separate from the child, and changing the language and perceptions we use around behaviour can lead to more positive outcomes
- Trauma-informed practice is about supporting every child with empathy and without judgement, while looking beneath behaviour to understand underlying needs and triggers.
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BEST MOMENTS:
“What is this child doing right? What are the positives about Jack?”
“What is creating those positive moments for Jack?”
“What can we do to help him feel safe? What can we do to help him feel more secure? What can we do to help him feel less triggered?”
“We need to separate that behaviour from the child and use more positive language going forwards.”
“Every child deserves that member of staff, that adult that won't judge them, that will support them, that will provide them with empathy.”
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/why-your-students-arent-listening-to-you/id1681843058?i=1000784183202
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/does-shouting-actually-work-trauma-informed-behaviour/id1681843058?i=1000767481399
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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