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Some days might feel like a battle when managing student behaviour in the classroom, but it need not become a war. Promoting good behaviour can help to motivate students and encourage good behaviours more consistently. In this article, our experts take you through some of the best ways to promote positive behaviour in the classroom, as well as sharing tools to help manage the process. 

Why promoting good behaviour in schools in important 

Children and young people are like sponges, soaking up experiences and behaviours every day. As such, it’s important as a teacher to promote positive behaviour in the classroom, helping them to develop into well-rounded individuals.  

This is not just about discipline; it’s about setting students up for success throughout their time in school and into adult life.  

Examples of positive behaviour 

Below you’ll find a list of positive student behaviours that fosters a healthy and supportive learning environment: 

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How to promote good behaviour in the classroom

Treat students with respect 

It might seem obvious, but trust and respect are a two-way street. If students don’t feel respected by teachers, they might not feel the need to return the respect. In turn, this can cause a range of negative behaviours and disrupt the learning environment.  

However, treating children with respect opens up a world of positive behaviours where they trust teachers and feel comfortable engaging with learning activities. 

Set clear expectations 

Ensure that students know what is expected of them. Define what positive behaviours look like and what they can expect if they don’t meet these behaviours. It can also be a good idea to let them know what they can expect from you. As we mentioned above, positive relationships are a two-way street, and this shows students a level of respect.  

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When students don’t meet your clearly defined expectations, any reprimands need to be consistent and fair. It can also help if this consistency is applied across the school, rather than having different expectations and reprimands in different classrooms. A school behaviour policy a great way to do this.  

Positive reinforcement 

It’s not all about correcting poor behaviour. Positive reinforcement of good behaviour can go a long way in motivating students. Here are a few ways to do this: 

• Try to focus more on rewarding positive behaviours rather than solely focusing on negative behaviours 

• Provide specific praise so that students explicitly understand what and when they did something positive 

• Use a variety of rewards such as stickers, certificates, points or special privileges. Tailor this to suit the age of your class 

• Consistency is just as important when rewarding positive behaviour as with negative behaviour. Rewards must be applied fairly and consistently 

Creative a supportive learning environment 

Create a supportive learning environment and show students that you are there to help them. Start by focusing on building strong relationships that foster trust. When teaching, encourage student participation and try to make lessons more engaging. 

Collaboration 

Allow students to have a say in classroom decisions. This can give students a sense of importance and responsibility, both of which can encourage positive behaviours in the long-term. If students feel respected rather than just tolerated, they will be more motivated to behave in a positive manner.  

Teach learning behaviours 

Some behaviours might seem obvious, but they might not be obvious to children. Teach students how to learn effectively and how to participate in class in a positive and constructive manner. 

How to keep on top of behaviour in schools 

Keeping on top of and managing behaviour can be time consuming and cause unnecessary stress for teachers, but that need not be the case. Simple behaviour management strategies and tools can help to lessen the workload (both physical and mental) without impacting students’ day-to-day life. 

Introducing Tes Class Charts, a simple classroom management tool designed to help teachers reclaim teaching time lost to administrative tasks, transform behaviour management and improve communication with parents. With simple and easy-to-use tools, Class Charts makes it easier for teachers to focus on what really matters – pupil success.