...for a smoother and calmer classroom where you can do what you signed up for - TEACH!
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Classroom management is about much more than just relationships and reward systems. Ever heard the iceberg metaphor - beneath the surface? Above the surface you see visible strategies: sticker charts, parallel praise, 2:1 positives, social stories, quick rewards...they all work. Even I use them religiously. But...
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...beneath the surface are the less visible elements that truly take your management to the next level. Understanding needs, structure, class consistency, self reflection, lesson dynamic, modelling demeanour, high standards, teacher conferencing, following up...these are the foundations that support everything above the surface.
The challenge is that many teachers naturally focus on the visible strategies because they're easy to see and search for. They are quick 60 second reels that look appetising and work...temporarily. Yet it's the work beneath the surface that often makes the greatest difference. When these underlying elements are in place, the strategies above the surface become far more effective, creating a classroom that is calm, consistent, and built for success.
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