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Designing Behaviour in the Classroom
Prevent disruption by design, not by force
What if most classroom behaviour problems aren't random, they're designed into the system?
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What this book does
Every teacher has experienced that moment: the lesson is planned, the resources are ready, but the classroom descends into chaos. The pencil tapping, the whispering, the escalation.
Most behaviour management advice tells you to react faster. This book tells you to design better.
Using the B.E.S.T. Framework (Behaviour, Environment, Structure, and Timing), Designing Behaviour in the Classroom shows you how to build a classroom where disruption is prevented by design, not managed by force. It's the difference between firefighting and architecture.
Who it's for
For teachers who are exhausted from managing, not teaching.
What it helps with
- The B.E.S.T. Framework: Behaviour, Environment, Structure, and Timing
- Escape the 'Reactive Trap' that causes teacher burnout
- Design routines and transitions that prevent disruption before it starts
- Practical strategies for SEND-inclusive classroom environments
- Applicable for new teachers and 25-year veterans alike
“The most powerful behaviour intervention in any classroom is the environment itself. It runs before the teacher speaks a word.”
Notes from readers.
Left between the pages
I learned so much from this book, even after 25 years in special education! I highlighted so many different areas that I will definitely bring into my classrooms.
Reading this as a fifth-year teacher proved to be extremely valuable and forced me to take a step back and evaluate the structure in my classroom. I encourage all teachers and administrators to read this book.
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