Rob Plevin

The Benefits of Cooperative Group Work

Here are five reasons why you must use cooperative group work in your lessons together with some creative ways of grouping your students: 1. There is less incentive for pupils to disrupt the lesson to get your attention because attention is being received naturally - from the other members of the group. 2. Positive peer relationships are developed as a result of pupils helping... (posted by Rob 2 years 28 days ago.)

Classroom Management Tips: Students Who Are Late

Here are some classroom management strategies for dealing with students who are late for lessons: 1. Have clear rules on punctuality Students need to know that there is a clear rule in place with regard to punctuality. They need to know what the consequence is for being late and they need to know that this will be consistently applied by staff. 2. Don't let a late arrival disrupt the flow of... (posted by Rob 2 years 49 days ago.)

Classroom Management Tips: Students Not Bringing Equipment to Class

Here are some classroom management strategies to help deal with students who forget' to bring materials and equipment to class 1. Offer to loan them some of your equipment in return for collateral' such as a shoe. 2. Give a brief period of time at the start of the lesson for pupils to borrow items from other members of the class 3. Reward those who bring required equipment ... (posted by Rob 2 years 49 days ago.)

Classroom Management Tips: Dealing With the Noisy Class

Here are four useful strategies to help deal with the class that just won't settle: 1. Allow some cooling off time of a few minutes after transitions and breaks to allow them to settle Use this time to chat to individuals and small groups, settle them, deal with any problems and establish a calm, relaxed atmosphere. 2. Teach ROUTINES to the students ... (posted by Rob 2 years 49 days ago.)

A Simple Way To Re-Direct Inappropriate Behaviour

Here's a tip for quickly getting a disengaged student back on task. Like any classroom management strategy it won't work every time with every student but it's powerful none the less and a great tool for your classroom management tool kit. We all know how powerful praise can be as a classroom management tool. My personal view is that when used correctly, sincere, heartfelt praise is one of the most... (posted by Rob 2 years 56 days ago.)

How To Stop Low Level Disruption

Being interrupted when you're trying to teach is frustrating. So how exactly do you stop students interrupting and disrupting the flow of your lessons to the detriment of teaching and learning in your classroom? I firmly believe that the majority of classroom management problems can be prevented by thinking ahead and removing the many excuses and reasons students have to misbehave. By explaining EXACTLY what you want... (posted by Rob 2 years 56 days ago.)