Dealing with low-level disruption
Hello James
Chair rocking, pen tapping, chatting over others, passing notes – they all come under the heading of low level disruption. It doesn't sound like much but the cumulative effect can lead to misery. The first step to tackling the problem is to read our behaviour guru Tom Bennett's guide and then check out the advice and resources below.
Behaviour ground rules
 Establishing the ground rules
A thought provoking video from Teachers TV about how one successful teacher creates consistency in the classroom.
 Basic classroom rules
Tom Bennett's simple set of rules to head off the most basic forms of low-level disruption.
Pupil/teacher contracts
An example pupil/teacher contract to help you create a positive learning environment.
Ten things you should never say to children
Sometimes, we trip ourselves up by saying the wrong thing; here's Tom's guide to stuff you should never say.
Encouraging positive behaviour
Remember the carrot is mightier than the stick.
Top 10 strategies for encouraging good behaviour
Tips to help get your pupils on the right track.
Dealing with lateness
One of the most common, yet disruptive examples of low-level misbehaviour.
Dealing with a challenging class
How to deal with those pupils for whom your behaviour management strategies simply do not work.
Managing that class
Sue Cowley's interesting take on using voice variation to aid classroom control.
Get your seating plan right
Seating plan advice and template: the quickest way to make sure that most low-level misbehaviour doesn't happen in the first place.
New powers to discipline
Teachers TV video on how the coalition proposals affect your powers in the classroom.
Low level danger
Article by Tom describing the ways successful teachers deal with the dreaded tappers, rockers and muggers that act like Kryptonite on your lessons.
The wrong sort of buzz
Another Tom guide describing simple strategies to tackle low level disruption.
Behaviour advice from the forums
Miss, what's your first name?
Interesting discussion on ways that different teachers cope with the classic pupil diversionary tactic.... the personal question.
Politely refusing Facebook requests
How to do this without causing offence to the pupil.
Pen tapping and chair swinging
What to do when the school's sanctions don't work.
Students not paying attention
Teachers share advice on the best way to grab the attention of your pupils.
Year 10 student who can't stop talking
How to deal with a child who is not maliciously bad, but just can't stop chatting.
Have a great week,
The TES Connect team
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