1,209 ViewsBullying is an unfortunately common occurrence in schools, and for a classroom teacher it can be challenging to know what to do. However, there are steps to take to help manage the situation when you find yourself with a bully in your classroom. Bullying As a teacher, bullying is, unfortunately, something Read more…
513 Views Avoid the bully wherever possible. Don’t give him or her a chance to bully you by preventing run-ins between the two of you. Think ahead about where you usually run into the bully. Avoid those places. Try taking a different route from your home to school and also Read more…
357 ViewsRemember that old schoolyard jingle, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”? That was not and certainly is not the truth today. Three-quarters of all children say they have been bullied or teased.[1] Bullying and teasing are similar, but one of the key Read more…
5,127 ViewsThe concept of inclusion and its importance The concept of inclusion and its importance This course aims to develop educators and school staff understanding about disability, impairment, special needs and inclusion. By the end of this lesson the educator trainee will be able to : Understand the importance of Read more…
3,657 ViewsLearning Outcomes: Understand the importance of child protection and safeguarding policies Know how to manage child protection and safeguarding concerns Download the PDF file . Share on: WhatsApp
9,893 Views The bad behaviour of just one or two individuals in a group can affect the whole classroom atmosphere in a most negative way. Below we’ll have a look at 7 types of bad behaviour, probable causes and what we can best do to deal with such episodes if Read more…
1,438 Views As a teacher, you might love teaching, but do your students love learning? To make learning engaging for students you can integrate the following four tactics and instantly improve your teaching’s impact. Give Responsibilities Students love being thought of as reliable, knowledgeable human beings. Boost this assertive self-image Read more…
2,805 Views Here are ten techniques that you can use in your classroom that will help you achieve effective group management and control. They have been adapted from an article called: “A Primer on Classroom Discipline: Principles Old and New” by Thomas R. McDaniel, Phi Delta Kappan, September 1986. Focusing Read more…
2,109 Views The physical setup of chairs, tables, and presentation in a classroom can significantly influence learning. Instructional communication theory suggests that seating arrangements can impact how the instructor communicates with students and how the students interact with one another, impacting engagement, motivation, and focus (McCorskey and McVetta, 1978). More Read more…
1,250 Views Don’t be afraid to change it based on your instructional objectives.When we’re doing poetry, we turn the desks toward the window and become inspired by nature; when we’re doing small group work we move the desks into “flowers” of 4-5 students; for full class instruction, we put desks Read more…