Setting Up For A Successful Year
Setting up and managing your classroom at the beginning of the year has a significant impact on your success and stress levels. Behaviour management guru, Bill Rogers emphasises the importance of the first meeting with a new class as the establishment phase in building a positive classroom environment. It is important to set the right tone. The three essential aspects that you need to get right are – core routines, a student behaviour agreement and starting to build a relationship of trust through your leadership of the learning environment. Consider and plan appropriate procedures to ensure the smooth operation of your class. These core routines cover everything from the way students enter the classroom, procedures and expectations for gaining the…