Classroom and behaviour management

Behaviour management can be a significant challenge for early career teachers, as well as those that are more experienced (Arthur-Kelly et al., 2007). The formation and creation of an effective and workable classroom management plan is essential in order to provide a quality learning environment that is productive, manageable and provides opportunities for each student to feel valued (Rogers, 2004; NSW DET, 2003). It is important to implement rules and routines into classroom learning environments in order to maintain a workable and positive ethos within the environment, whilst also ensuring that the teaching and learning sequence runs smoothly and effectively (Rogers, 1990). Rogers (1990) states that for the implementation of rules to be effective within any classroom, they must be discussed and formulated on a whole class basis in the establishment phase of the school year. Furthermore, good rules are on the preventative side of discipline and should be stated positively, inclusively and fairly (Rogers, 1990). Good rules should focus on the core rights of learning, safety and respect (Edwards & Watts, 2008). These rules, routines and expectations should be clearly outlined in your classroom management plan. It is also important to provide a working consistent rewards system within the classroom environment to motivate students.
Classroom Management Plan
This example classroom and behaviour management plan will provide you with a model from which you could begin developing your own personal classroom management plan that is suited to your classroom and students.
This example classroom and behaviour management plan will provide you with a model from which you could begin developing your own personal classroom management plan that is suited to your classroom and students.

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Classroom Management Plan Checklist
This checklist will ensure that you cover the essential aspects of an effective classroom management plan. The headings reflect those stated in the example classroom management plan.
This checklist will ensure that you cover the essential aspects of an effective classroom management plan. The headings reflect those stated in the example classroom management plan.

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Lecture Notes - "How to Create a Classroom Management Plan"
The content embedded within this PowerPoint presentation presented by Jennifer Pendleton at the University of Wollongong (2010) provides relevant information that will guide you in the development of your personal classroom management plan. The information embedded reflects the attached example of a classroom management plan.
The content embedded within this PowerPoint presentation presented by Jennifer Pendleton at the University of Wollongong (2010) provides relevant information that will guide you in the development of your personal classroom management plan. The information embedded reflects the attached example of a classroom management plan.

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Creating a Discipline Plan: Bill Rogers
Bill Rogers is a highly regarded practitioner in the research area of student behaviour and classroom management. This article presents a meaningful overview of the importance of classroom behaviour management plans whilst also presenting great detail into the essential elements of an effective and workable plan. Roger’s also outlines practical strategies to deal with student behaviour in an effective manner.
Bill Rogers is a highly regarded practitioner in the research area of student behaviour and classroom management. This article presents a meaningful overview of the importance of classroom behaviour management plans whilst also presenting great detail into the essential elements of an effective and workable plan. Roger’s also outlines practical strategies to deal with student behaviour in an effective manner.

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New South Wales Department of Education and Training Professional Learning Website - Behaviour Management Strategies
The New South Wales Department of Education and Training prides itself on providing safe and supportive learning environments for all students and teachers. The information outlined and presented in this website provides meaningful information that will be helpful for you in the development of behaviour management strategies in your classroom. Click on the link below to access this website.
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/proflearn/areas/nt/resources/bm01.htm
The New South Wales Department of Education and Training prides itself on providing safe and supportive learning environments for all students and teachers. The information outlined and presented in this website provides meaningful information that will be helpful for you in the development of behaviour management strategies in your classroom. Click on the link below to access this website.
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/proflearn/areas/nt/resources/bm01.htm
Student Discipline in Government Schools: Consequences, rewards and sanctions
This extract from the policy “Student Discipline in Government Schools” implemented by the New South Wales Department of Education gives practical, fair and realistic strategies that teachers can implement in order to deal with student non-compliance and misbehaviour. It includes example situations and specific consequence actions that can be implemented.
This extract from the policy “Student Discipline in Government Schools” implemented by the New South Wales Department of Education gives practical, fair and realistic strategies that teachers can implement in order to deal with student non-compliance and misbehaviour. It includes example situations and specific consequence actions that can be implemented.

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When the Chips are Down - Rick Lavoie
This inspirational video by Rick Lavoie presents an analogy based on "Poker Chips" about students' self esteem.This video will beg you to think about the way you deal with children in your classroom, whilst also considering the diverse backgrounds of children in your class. It is your role as a teacher to give children "poker chips".
This inspirational video by Rick Lavoie presents an analogy based on "Poker Chips" about students' self esteem.This video will beg you to think about the way you deal with children in your classroom, whilst also considering the diverse backgrounds of children in your class. It is your role as a teacher to give children "poker chips".
Supporting Students Behaviour Needs - New South Wales Department of Education and Training
The New South Wales Department of Education and Training provide an information pamphlet for parents, students and teachers that outline the importance of providing safe and supportive school and learning environments for all. The information in this pamphlet highlights the importance of making significant connections with students and their families in order to maintain positive attitudes to behaviour. It presents and outlines the process of the implementation of behaviour management and support plans.
The New South Wales Department of Education and Training provide an information pamphlet for parents, students and teachers that outline the importance of providing safe and supportive school and learning environments for all. The information in this pamphlet highlights the importance of making significant connections with students and their families in order to maintain positive attitudes to behaviour. It presents and outlines the process of the implementation of behaviour management and support plans.

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Class Dojo: Online Classroom Management Software for the IWB
This online classroom management tool is an effective way to promptly recognise and respond to student behaviour within the classroom. It can be personalised to match your philosophy of teaching and learning and can reflect your class rules and expectations. Students can be award with point for good behaviour, as well as losing points for non-compliance. It provides ‘on the spot’ feedback for students and the visual aspect of the software is engaging. This software also allows for ongoing monitoring of student behaviour and can be reflected upon throughout each stage of the teaching and learning cycle. It is a great way to keep records on student behaviour. Click on the link below to find out more about this online resource.
www.classdojo.com
This online classroom management tool is an effective way to promptly recognise and respond to student behaviour within the classroom. It can be personalised to match your philosophy of teaching and learning and can reflect your class rules and expectations. Students can be award with point for good behaviour, as well as losing points for non-compliance. It provides ‘on the spot’ feedback for students and the visual aspect of the software is engaging. This software also allows for ongoing monitoring of student behaviour and can be reflected upon throughout each stage of the teaching and learning cycle. It is a great way to keep records on student behaviour. Click on the link below to find out more about this online resource.
www.classdojo.com
·A Guide for Protecting Children and Young People Child Protection Awareness Training: New South Wales Department of Education and Communities
This document developed by the New South Wales Department of Education and Communities outlines acceptable practices when dealing with students in general, but also informs of appropriate behaviour management strategies and consequences. It informs the rights of both the child and yourself and provides information on best practice when dealing with the behaviour management of young people.
This document developed by the New South Wales Department of Education and Communities outlines acceptable practices when dealing with students in general, but also informs of appropriate behaviour management strategies and consequences. It informs the rights of both the child and yourself and provides information on best practice when dealing with the behaviour management of young people.

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Can Teach - Classroom Management
This site provides you with some general classroom management strategies that you could implement to help manage your learning environment more effectively. It includes reward ideas, seating arrangement plans and early finisher tasks.
http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/classman.html
This site provides you with some general classroom management strategies that you could implement to help manage your learning environment more effectively. It includes reward ideas, seating arrangement plans and early finisher tasks.
http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/classman.html
Making Smart Choices
The image below shows an example reflective contract that could be used to negotiate and discuss unacceptable behaviour with students. The beauty of this document is that it provides opportunities for students to reflect on their behaviour choices in contrast to your class rules. Another addition to this document that would be effective is the inclusion of a goal setting section for the child to provide them with motivation for positive behaviour. By getting the student to take the document home and get it signed by a parent/carer, you will be creating effective communication links with home in hope that a collaborative approach between yourself and the family to be implemented in regard to behaviour management of the child.
The image below shows an example reflective contract that could be used to negotiate and discuss unacceptable behaviour with students. The beauty of this document is that it provides opportunities for students to reflect on their behaviour choices in contrast to your class rules. Another addition to this document that would be effective is the inclusion of a goal setting section for the child to provide them with motivation for positive behaviour. By getting the student to take the document home and get it signed by a parent/carer, you will be creating effective communication links with home in hope that a collaborative approach between yourself and the family to be implemented in regard to behaviour management of the child.