This text offers newly qualified and experienced teachers practical skills to support them in their key role of effectively managing classrooms. Behaviour management approaches, influential language patterns and core skills for building positive relationships are presented in detail. The integrated activities provide sustained professional development, inviting teachers to reflect on what it is they do well and in doing so generate confidence and motivation.

Table of Contents

The big picture; the emotional climate; the power of language; establishing your classroom agenda; essential protocols; putting into practice - key strategies.