Seating Plans

Seating Plans

To  put them in a seating plan or not?  Well obviously the answer to that question is yes … and no. A seating plan can be an effective tool to help you shape the learning environment in your classroom, and to create positive relationships (teacher/student...
Shaping the Learning Environment

Shaping the Learning Environment

Fundamental to successful and joyful classroom practice is remembering this: Our end goal is not managing student behaviour or insisting on compliance.  Our end goal is our students learning and that is why we intentionally use the phrase ‘shaping the learning...
Meeting Your Class

Meeting Your Class

Consider the culture you want to create in your classroom, and the approaches and routines that will help you to establish this. If you are aiming for a calm, hospitable and engaged classroom, plan initial learning activities that champion these pedagogies. ...
Planning

Planning

Settling into a planning routine as soon as possible supports good practice. Here are some suggestions of things to consider and try out as you settle into a routine that suits you: Curriculum -> Scheme -> Unit -> Lesson -> Resources / Strategies As you...
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