Classroom and rules written as do’s not do not’s Keep the rules simple and few Know your children really well Rewards as well as sanctions Praise loudly and reprimand quietly Blame the action not the child Model required behaviour Use an effective seating plan Have a routine that is agreed with the class from the beginning of term Registration games Meet and greet pupils at the start of the day Use positive reinforcement 1. Establishing Effective Routines THE TOOLS Establishing routines Display the class routines and go over them with the pupils on a regular basis. Check pupils’ understanding of the routines. Explain the rationale behind the routine. Model the routine or procedure for the pupils. Be consistent. Take time re-enforcing the routines because when they are established at the beginning of the year, the entire rest of the year will be more enjoyable and productive for both teacher and pupils. Pupil voice It is important to include the children in your class when creating routines as this gives them ownership and be more likely to reinforce them. The more involved children are in they’ll routines the smoother your class will run. Do we need a routine?
Classroom rules written as do’s and not do not’s Keep the rules simple and few Know your children really well Rewards as well as sanctions Praise loudly and reprimand quietly Blame the action not the child Model required behaviour Use an effective seating plan Have a routine that is agreed with the class from the beginning of term Registration games Meet and greet pupils at the start of the day Use positive reinforcement 1. Establishing Effective Routines THE TOOLS Establishing routines Display the class routines and go over them with the pupils on a regular basis. Check pupils’ understanding of the routines. Explain the rationale behind the routine. Model the routine or procedure for the pupils. Be consistent. Take time re-enforcing the routines because when they are established at the beginning of the year, the entire rest of the year will be more enjoyable and productive for both teacher and pupils. Pupil voice It is important to include the children in your class when creating routines as this gives them ownership and they’ll be more likely to reinforce them. The more involved children are in routines the smoother your class will run. Do we need a routine?
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