anzuk was joined by Daily Organizers from Mornington Secondary College and Dromana Primary School to discuss considerations of behaviour management for casual staff, and key advice from schools.
Behaviour management advice
Today’s agenda
Considerations of Behaviour Management for casual staff
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Key advice from schools
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Q&A with some of our school contacts
Who are we?
What do you see to be the most challenging aspect of Behaviour Management for Casual Relief staff? We asked you
Implementing strategies when you don't have a rapport with the students Preventative Strategies to assist behaviours from escalating Common responses Promoting engagement and reducing boredom Students 'testing' the unfamiliar teacher - not being viewed as an 'equal teacher'
Adapting Communication styles for different ages and learner types Promoting engagement and reducing boredom Common responses
Strategies & Resources from our Partner Schools Key advice
Dromana Primary School Positivity
Try to build connections and be relatable
Set the tone - be positive and approachable
Empathy
Implementing strategies when you don't have rapport with the students
Start with ‘good morning’/simple ‘hello’
Seek help - don’t be afraid to ask other Teachers/SLT for help
Set clear boundaries
Follow School policies
Follow school behavior plan & let students know this
Mornington Secondary College
Have your own toolkit of activities that work well and can be used if you run out of work left by the teacher
Arrive early on your first day to find out processes and get clarification on anything you’re unsure of Don’t change classroom routines, e.g. keep seating plans. This helps reduce chaos
Understanding the logistics of the classroom and how to seek support
Ask for info of any tough individuals in the class and what strategies work with them
Always reach out!
Jack, ANZUK Consultant
Ask for help. It is not seen as a weakness if you’re getting support, even from the Principal
Students ‘testing’ the unfamiliar teacher - not being viewed as an ‘equal teacher’
All students will test a new teacher. Be clear in your expectations and follow through with everything
Use professional humor - this can help ‘break the ice’. Link back to school-specific processes/policies/ethos
If quizzed about ‘why CRT?’, explain if you’re comfortable. They can think CRTs aren’t ‘real’ Teachers
Dromana Primary School Follow the reward system and praise good work
Follow specific behavior management policies - they are school-specific and so will be familiar to the students
Preventative strategies to assist behaviours from escalating
Ask students to step outside and have conversations 1:1 to avoid them playing to an audience
Don’t back yourself in a corner and only give yourself one way the conversation could go
Provide options
Mornington Secondary College
Understand the different types of learners there are and how to recognise and support them
Get to know the students if you are in the school for the longer term. Making connections is huge. Be approachable at all times so students can engage with you and share when they are struggling
Adapting communication styles for different ages and learner types
Seek help. Don’t be afraid to ask other Teachers/SLT for support
Be respectful
Beth, ANZUK Consultant
Short, sharp activities. Keep things fun and set up challenges i.e. Students vs. Teacher
Promoting engagement and reducing boredom
If there isn’t much work left, Google info and find out facts/videos to watch on the set topic as a Brain Break
Learn names as best you can. Use a seating plan to help with this
Use Brain Breaks, but don’t create a rod for your own back and set students off and excited, only to then suddenly ask for work/silence
When their storm meets our calm, co-regulation occurs
Thank You!
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