Classroom Karma

Positive Teaching, Positive Behaviour, Positive Learning

David Wright

• Publisher: David Fulton Publishers
• Year: 2013
• Print ISBN: 9781843123545
• eBook ISBN: 9781136797309
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Classroom Management

A positive and calm classroom environment enriches the teaching and learning experience for teachers and children alike. Using his invaluable experience working in pupil referral units and as a head teacher, David Wright shows how the ideal primary classroom environment can be achieved through many useful practical ideas and suggestions.

Backed by up-to-date research on how we learn and how best to teach, the clear and concise chapters cover broad teaching skills including:

• how to create a positive learning environment where pupils feel valued, prepared to leave their 'comfort zone', and willing to ask questions
• understanding what effects certain aspects of your behaviour can have on children
• behaviour management strategies that allow the children to take responsibility for their actions
• making the most of colleagues, parents and your community to provide memorable learning experiences.

Written by a teacher for teachers, Classroom Karma is essential reading for all those looking to establish a successful learning environment where pupils feel valued and motivated in the primary classroom and beyond.

Index

absence from school

pupils' 48

teachers' 61

abuse of children 41

advocate system 174

aggressive style of teaching 54–7, 67

anger, controlled 86, 88

annoyance as distinct from anger 86

Asperger's syndrome 33–5

assertiveness 67, 78

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 31–3

attention of pupils, teachers' gaining of 67–8, 72, 74, 112

attention-seeking by pupils 151–2, 172, 174

auditory learning style 17–22

Autism 33–5

barriers to learning 17

beginning a lesson 23–4

behaviour codes 48, 61, 97, 126–8, 131, 152, 159, 171

behaviour logs 186

behaviour management 43, 52–3, 58, 89, 99, 123

behaviour plans 44, 144, 153

behaviour problems 29–50, 78, 93, 98, 101, 125, 151–2, 172

behaviour sheets 118

beliefs see values and beliefs

bite-size bits of learning 26–7

body language 60, 111–12

boundaries for pupils 36–7, 47, 58, 100–1

brain function 7–9

‘brain gym’ activities 27, 68

breaks from learning 27

‘broken record’ technique 107

bullying 35, 37, 41, 49, 57, 129

business involvement in schools 179–80

calmness in class 78, 81, 113, 123

Caulby, D. 43

celebration of success 152–3

certificates for children 156

choices 98–9, 109, 118–19, 127, 159–61

conditional 120–1

linked to consequences 164–5

coaching 152, 160

codes of conduct 125; s...

Table of contents

• Cover
• Full Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Dedication
• Introduction
• How do children learn?
• Why do some children behave and some do not?
• You are the expert
• It’s not what you say but the way that you say it
• Avoiding conflict
• Values, beliefs and expectations
• Incentives and rewards
• Sanctions and consequences
• Working with others
• Final word
• Photocopiable materials
• References
• Index