Classroom Karma: Positive Teaching, Positive Behaviour, Positive Learning [Hardcover]

A positive and calm classroom environment enriches the teaching and learning experience for teachers and children alike. Using his invaluable experience working in pupil referral units and as a head teacher, David Wright shows how the ideal primary classroom environment can be achieved through many useful practical ideas and suggestions. 

Backed by up-to-date research on how we learn and how best to teach, the clear and concise chapters cover broad teaching skills including:

• how to create a positive learning environment where pupils feel valued, prepared to leave their 'comfort zone', and willing to ask questions
• understanding what effects certain aspects of your behaviour can have on children
• behaviour management strategies that allow the children to take responsibility for their actions
• making the most of colleagues, parents and your community to provide memorable learning experiences.

Written by a teacher for teachers, Classroom Karma is essential reading for all those looking to establish a successful learning environment where pupils feel valued and motivated in the primary classroom and beyond.

Written by a teacher for teachers, Classroom Karma is essential reading for all those looking to establish a successful learning environment where pupils feel valued and motivated in the primary classroom and beyond.Introduction; Chapter 1 Chapter 1 How do children learn?; Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Why do some children behave and some do not?; Chapter 3 Chapter 3 You are the expert; Chapter 4 Chapter 4 It's not what you say but the way that you say it; Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Avoiding conflict; Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Values, beliefs and expectations; Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Incentives and rewards; Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Sanctions and consequences; Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Working with otherslƒ/