| Behaviour Isn't Getting Any Better? Then You're On The Wrong Track!!! |
| Written by Liz Marsden |
| Tuesday, 03 November 2009 15:44 |
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So, to the harsh reality of the heading of this article. If they're not behaving then you're not doing it right.... Oh Liz, that really is harsh. Maybe it is harsh - but it's true.... Either as a school (and kids' behaviour should be an all school issue) or in individual classrooms, if behaviour isn't improving (and presumably people want it to?) then something is being done wrongly. The great thing is though, anyone can learn the skills to effectively manage children's behaviour. As I've written before - skill and confidence are the keys to success.
So, to the harsh reality of the heading of this article. If they're not behaving then you're not doing it right.... Oh Liz, that really is harsh. Maybe it is harsh - but it's true.... Either as a school (and kids' behaviour should be an all school issue) or in individual classrooms, if behaviour isn't improving (and presumably people want it to?) then something is being done wrongly. The great thing is though, anyone can learn the skills to effectively manage children's behaviour. As I've written before - skill and confidence are the keys to success. If you want to master any skill the process is the same. Find out what you have to do, practise the techniques to become proficient and then go on with the skills to become increasingly confident and a better practitioner. My skills have grown over years - Behaviour Bible tells you about my first days managing children's very challenging behaviour. Well, managing is the wrong word - it was a disaster!! I hadn't a clue what I was doing and the kids knew it .... it was awful..... I see so many people in that situation in schools I visit. I had to learn, but there wasn't anyone to teach me. Because of that it took a while - quite a long while really. Gradually I cottoned on to what was needed - I had to change. I now use the successful behaviour management techniques I have established to teach other people and believe me it doesn't have to take you the length of time it took me. You can see the impact of the techniques in minutes. Children read the situation and recognise and respond to an adult 'doing it right'!! During the time I've been working with extreme behaviour problems, behaviour in schools has generally worsened. Unfortunately bad behaviour is so prevalent that it's now likely to be considered normal and there's no longer shock that it's happening. It's practically accepted that this unacceptable behaviour can't be prevented. I've had people just raise their eyebrows in surprise that someone's suggesting that they could and should be taking action. So, you have to ask yourself, 'Is what I am doing to manage behaviour getting the results I want?' If the answer is, 'No', then you're not doing it right - you have to accept that you have things to learn and changes to make. Then, life becomes a great deal easier, less stressful and more productive. It's a win/win situation. You can get all you need to know about successfully managing children's behaviour in Behaviour Bible. A successful and productive classroom is within your grasp. Read about the techniques, practise them and use them consistently. About the Author: Liz Marsden is a highly respected behaviour management specialist who manages children's behaviour believed unmanageable by other teachers and professionals. Liz's informative book Behaviour Bible offers invaluable advice and instruction to help you manage your classroom effectively. You can also gain an insight into Liz's work and her daily classroom experiences. |
