The start of a new school year brings a mix of excitement, anticipation and, for many teachers, a touch of anxiety. The habits and routines established in these first few weeks often shape the months ahead. Here are five practical tips to help you set yourself up for success this year.
While we all know students work better in a secure, structured, safe and supportive environment, how do we set students up to win? How do we make the boundaries clear and support students to learn when they don’t stay within those boundaries? Building a strong foundation for learning by making expectations about behaviour and work standards explicit to students from the beginning saves time, energy and stress. We all need to know the rules of the game before we can win! Off task, disruptive behaviour of students can be one of the biggest stressors for teachers. Having consistent, clear expectations reduces uncertainty and anxiety for students and teachers increasing opportunities for success.