Classroom Behaviour

Further your career by understanding classroom behaviour, this course provides you with practical tips and strategies so you can be successful when working with pupils. A series of Reflection on Practice exercises gets you to reflect on your classroom practice and how it might be adapted.

The resources are up to date and relevant and cover areas such as research into behaviour, how to make a strong first impression, how to manage inappropriate and confrontational behaviour, working with children with SEN, how to build good relationships and develop positive learning environments.

Module One - Key theories relating to behaviour, and identification of causes of challenging behaviour

The Learning Outcomes for this assignment are:

• To explain why children behave in a particular way by looking at key theories.
• To understand the causes of challenging behaviour.
• To look at the structure of the brain.
• To look at the way the brain and its development has an impact on behaviour.

Module Two - The Background - Key research and documents relating to classroom behaviour. Identifying types of behaviour

The Learning Outcomes for this assignment are:

• To develop an understanding of key research and documents relating to classroom behaviour.
• To develop an understanding from key research and documents, systems and approaches that are successful in the management of behaviour.
• To reflect on your own practice through developing and conducting a behaviour audit in your setting.
• To identify types of classroom behaviour faced by staff.

Module Three - How to make a strong first impression

The Learning Outcomes for this assignment are:

• To explain how to create a presence and have an initial impact on pupils.
• To look at the importance of structure and developing rules and routines.
• To understand the importance of body language and vocal tone.
• To develop an understanding of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) in behaviour management.
• To identify the language of behaviour management by looking at successful scripts to use.

Module Four - Creating positive learning environments and changing behaviour through use of effective behaviour management strategies

The Learning Outcomes for this assignment are:

• To understand how teachers can create positive learning environments.
• To identify the 10Rs of Positive Behaviour Management.
• To identify the types of rewards that can be used in the classroom.
• To develop an understanding of the importance of consistency.
• To look at a range of practical strategies to use to manage behaviour in the classroom.

Module Five - Working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The Learning Outcomes for this assignment are:

• To identify the reasons for the increase in numbers of children with SEN.
• To develop an understanding of systems used for the classification of SEN.
• To understand current legislation for children with SEN and how this impacts on your work.
• To look at a range of syndromes and conditions and to identify their key characteristics.
• To develop an understanding of strategies to use in the classroom to support pupils with syndromes and conditions.

Module Six - Managing Conflict and Confrontation

The Learning Outcomes for this assignment are:

• To understand the causes of conflict, confrontation and anger.
• To explain the key phases in the anger cycle.
• To develop an understanding of how pupils express their anger.
• To look at general strategies we can use to reduce conflict, confrontation and anger in the classroom.

This course is aimed at teachers, lecturers, supply teachers, teaching assistants and cover supervisors; indeed anyone working with children.

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

The qualification will confirm competence for roles such as: