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1. 25 classroom
management
tips

2. THREE COMMANDMENTS
Set out your 3 basic rules:
e.g.
No talking over teacher;
Hands up, no shouting out;
Only one person talking at a time

3. WHO’S WHO
learn their names
and use them as soon as
possible
Have a seating plan

4. YOUR TERRITORY
YOUR ROOM, YOUR RULES -
YOU’RE IN CHARGE
Be on time, set up. Welcome
them in to you classroom. Use
the space, use the room..
Stand at the back occasionally .
Position yourself strategically;–
you’re the boss – it’s your
territory, your classroom;
You’re in charge

5. Door-stepping
Your lesson starts in the corridor.
Be on time.
Meet & greet.

6. KEEP IT MOVING
Date, title, LOs, starter ready on
the board.
Keep pupils busy at all times; they
should never be waiting for the
next activity.
No dead time

7. ‘SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL’
Establish clear routines.
Insist on good presentation,
date, title, underlined etc
Insist on getting the small things
right

8. HIGH EXPECTATIONS
Have high expectations of
effort, conduct and work

9. WARN THEN ACT
Act and follow up; don’t make idle
threats. Warn then carry out.
Keep a note of who you’re going to
keep behind.
Follow up and follow through.

10. DON’T GET PERSONAL
Criticize the behaviour
not the person

11. SCHOOL POLICY
Follow school sanctions policy
Be firm and fair

12. REWARD & PRAISE
Reward and praise as much as
possible
If you have lots of pupils
misbehaving, acknowledge the
ones who are following
instructions
Take action later with a few.
Pick them off gradually, one at
a time if necessary. It may be a
long term battle.
YOU WILL WIN!

13. BE A SAINT
PRETEND YOU LIKE THEM
BE THE EMBODIMENT OF
VIRTUE, CALM & PATIENCE
FORGIVE & FORGET

14. contact parents
Use pupil planners
Make phone calls
Also inform them if
there has been an
improvement or just if
you’re pleased

15. DON’T BE A LONE RANGER
Involve other colleagues (use
buddy system, HOY, on-call
system)
Share concerns
It’s not you!

16. MIND YOUR LANGUAGE
Moderate your language;
Don’t shout;
Plan for losing your temper.
Elevate your language – adopt old-
fashioned teacher speak
Use ‘teacher scripts’
Role play & practise with a friend

17. Plan B
Plan ahead.
Plan for misbehaviour.
Have a contingency (Plan B).

18. Be a Do’ nut
Use do statements, not don’ts
Cultivate a positive ethos
Expect compliance
Say: ‘thank you’ rather than please
I NEED YOU TO SIT DOWN … THANK YOU
Broken Record technique (endless repetition)

19. CHOICE
Give choices not threats –
do this now or get a phone call
home – IT’S YOUR CHOICE
Move seats now or get a detention
– YOUR CHOICE

20. GO APE!
Get involved in extra curricular activities
Let them see you in other contexts

21. LOOK THE PART
Play the part.
Sound the part.
See yourself through their eyes.

22. NO PUBLIC ROWS
Don’t confront. Defuse and defer.
Deal with individuals in
private, after the lesson.

23. DON’T CREATE CELEBRITIES
Don’t send pupils out – use on-
call, buddy system

24. Have a toolkit of extra resources

25. MAKE SURE YOU’RE COVERED
If you are a cover teacher, ensure
work is sufficient and of good
quality. If not, tell the
teacher/Head of Department

26. REMEMBER –
You’re the boss!

27. WHICH ONES
CAN YOU
REMEMBER?

32. CREATED BY
JON MEIER
2011