The difference between punishments and consequences
Why we need consequnces It really annoys me when I hear people describe any consequence a student receives as punitive. Hey, I agree that punishments are punitive (there’s a clue in the name after all) but consequences, if done right, simply aren’t. We do our young people no favours by letting them think there are …
The simplest of all behaviour management techniques
Another easy win No brain surgery this week, just the very simplest of all behaviour management techniques. Want to know what it is? Well, it involves a piece of paper and a pen and 10 minutes of your time. That’s it. I just want you to think about it. To manage behaviour you first have to decide …
How class blogs (and other methods) can replace classroom sticker charts
Some questions? Why do the most challenging children in school often get the most “Good behaviour” certificates? Is it ok to give a student a Mars Bar because they didn’t throw chairs that day? (I admit that this is rhetorical.) Why do the hardest working children get the least recognition? How do we celebrate effort …
Restorative practice and behaviour management
What is Restorative Practice? The fundamental premise is: People are happier, more cooperative and productive, and more likely to make positive changes when those in positions of authority do things with them, rather than to them or for them. From www.iirp.org There is a real push in my authority of Leeds at the moment towards Restorative Practice (RP). More of …
