Managing Your Classroom 2nd Edition

Gererd Dixie is an Educational Consultant and Advanced Skills Teacher in Initial Teacher Training in the UK. Gererd has over 30 years' experience in teaching, and was a Professional Development Tutor at a comprehensive school for 18 years.

• Contents Introduction1 Part 1 The Establishment Phase 1What is the establishment phase and why is it important? 2Rules and routines 3Sanctions and rewards 4 Control by proxy 5 Giving instructions to pupils Part 2 Behaviour Management: Taking Things Further 6 Body language, voice techniques and class control 7 The role of questioning as a classroom management tool 8 Strategies for increasing collaborative learning in lessons 9 The importance of the physical environment 10 Gaining the psychological advantage Conclusion Appendix 1 Summary of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Appendix 2 Justification of my ICT rules Bibliography