Even more than the ability to present concepts or assess students, the best predictor of a new teacher’s effectiveness and likelihood to stay in the classroom is how quickly they learn to manage class ...

I was observing a kindergarten class when students started talking out of turn during a reading activity on the rug. The teacher took less than 30 seconds to address this, and then facilitated the ...

Smile, be consistent and add some fun – teacher and blogger Michael Linsin explains his behaviour management basics As a new teacher facing their first classroom experience, you will have no doubt ...

Trainee teachers are to get more advice on how to handle unruly pupils and keep classes on their best behaviour. A new website has been set up with the backing of the Teacher Training Agency to offer ...

"Don't smile until Christmas..." is the first sign that the "them" and "us" culture is alive and well in our schools. It should be banned. If the phrase merely reminds NQTs of the glaringly obvious, ...

This unit focuses upon the knowledge and understanding of leadership for behaviour management in education settings. Unit activities, seminars and assessed tasks are based upon the premise that ...

Erin Leif currently receives funding from the Victorian Department of Education, the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing, and the Western Australia Department of Education. Erin ...