• Four Principles of Human Behavior in the Classroom (the why behind student actions)

  • Environment Shapes Behavior

  • Consequences Shape Behavior

  • Focus on the Positive (positive reinforcement is the most powerful tool)

  • Observe Over Time

Five Skills for Effective Classroom Management

• • Captivate and Engage

  • Increase Positive Interactions

  • Excel at Expectations

  • Manage Unwanted Behavior Effectively

  • Triumph Over Traps

By capturing students' attention immediately and keeping them actively involved in learning, you create a dynamic and engaging classroom where misbehavior is less likely to occur. Remember, an engaged student is a well-behaved student.

Building a positive relationship with students is the cornerstone of effective classroom management. When students feel respected, valued, and connected, they are more likely to cooperate and follow your lead.

Clear expectations are the roadmap to a well-managed classroom. By establishing and communicating clear guidelines for behavior, you provide students with the structure they need to succeed.

Even with the best prevention strategies, unwanted behaviors will arise. This skill equips you with the tools to address and redirect those behaviors quickly, calmly, and confidently. 

This skill helps you anticipate and avoid common pitfalls, ensuring a smooth and successful experience for both you and the students.

• The Criticism Trap: Focusing on negative behavior can inadvertently reinforce it.

• The Common Sense Trap: Reasoning and logic alone rarely change behavior.

• The Questioning Trap: Excessive questioning can escalate situations and waste time.

• The Sarcasm Trap: Sarcasm erodes trust and damages relationships.

• The Despair and Pleading Trap: Pleading for cooperation undermines your authority.

• The Threat Trap: Empty threats damage your credibility and escalate conflict.

• The Physical and Verbal Force Trap: Using force is never acceptable and can have serious consequences.

By capturing students' attention immediately and keeping them actively involved in learning, you create a dynamic and engaging classroom where misbehavior is less likely to occur. Remember, an engaged student is a well-behaved student.