Embedded Files
Behaviour Support tools can be found here http://pb4l.tki.org.nz/Behaviour-Support-Tools
Learning intention
Learning intentions describe the knowledge, skill, understanding(s) and/or attitudes/values that are needed to develop an aspect of the curriculum. They are usually negotiated with students and expressed in a lesson or series of lessons, as both global and specific ‘chunks’ of learning. Learning intentions should be expressed in language that students understand and should support them in understanding what they are supposed to be learning and why.Success criteriaSuccess criteria describe how students will go about achieving a learning intention or how they will know when they have learnt it.
Watkins, C. (2009) Learners in the driving seat.pdf.pdfClassroom management is one of the most difficult and complex parts of teaching. Should I be strict like my teachers were, should I be loose so the students will like me?
There are many aspects to classroom management apart from behaviour management as behaviour can indicate that the work is too easy or too hard; that a seating plan is required to keep distractions at bay; that the students don't know why they are learning this or how they will know when they have learned it (Learning Intentions and success criteria); or it may be to do with social reasons outside the class.
Building relationships is absolutely key - the more the teacher gets to know the students both academically and as people, the more s/he can tailor the lesson to the various groupings within the classroom
There is an excellent and practical resource here http://inclusive.tki.org.nz/guides/behaviour-and-learning/ with guides on understanding behaviour, teaching approaches, creating a positive classroom environment, expectations, removing barriers to learning, increasing engagement etc
"Learners in the Driver's Seat" (Watkins 2009) has very practical tips & good questions to ask regarding student learning.
Positive Behaviour for Learning
Positive Behaviour for Learning
Most Provisionally Certificated Teachers want support with classroom and behaviour management in their first term of teaching. Our school is a PB4L school and works with RTLBs to upskill new teachers as part of their induction. This generally takes one period per week for a term.
PB4L resources can be found here
Teaching for Positive Behaviour here
Teaching for positive Behaviour Self Assessment Tool http://pb4l.tki.org.nz/PB4L-School-Wide/Support-material
Behaviour Support tools here
See PB4L page on this site for resources
See PB4L page on this site for resources
Lesson Planning
Lesson Planning
It is a good idea to plan lessons in advance.
Planning a series of lessons means that there is a thread running through the lessons and you don't need to stick rigidly to the plan if it is not working. Be prepared to change. Use monitoring and feedback to see whether your plan is working using questions like "How is it going?" "Do you understand what you have to do?" "What are you going to do next?" "How will you know when you have got there?" (see page on feedback)
Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan
Teacher(s):
Subject and Level:
Date and Time:
Unit:
Lesson Title:
Objectives and Resources
Objectives and Resources
Context:
Introduction to the class and the work space
Learning Objectives:
WALT - We are learning to…..
Success Criteria:
I can
I can
Key Words:
Resources:
Student and Teacher Activities
Student and Teacher Activities
Title and Timing
Student Activities
Teacher Activities / Organisation
Objectives / Success Criteria
Assessment (for Learning)
Work for the session
Other types of lesson plans here
Resources
Resources
ERO "Effective Teaching" (very good sets of questions for reflection) here
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