Why Good Intentions Can Spark Classroom Chaos

In this podcast episode, Tem addresses the complexities teachers face when other staff members intervene with managing student behaviours. She stresses the importance of recognising individual student dynamics and avoiding comparisons to past behaviours. Tem acknowledges both the potential issues and benefits of staff interventions, emphasising the need for clear communication and teamwork, providing advice on handling such situations with professionalism, discussing matters privately, and remaining open to colleagues' input. The key takeaway is the crucial role of a united staff in fostering a supportive and consistent classroom environment.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The difficulties and awkwardness of staff intervening in behaviour management situations. You know your students’ behaviours and you know their triggers. You have specific strategies in place
• How staff comments comparing student behaviour to previous years can negatively impact student behaviour. Sometimes other staff can exacerbate the situation
• The impact of conflicting staff interventions on teacher-student relationships and strategies for managing such situations.
• The importance of seeking and providing support from colleagues in managing behaviour issues and maintaining teacher-student relationships. Other staff may deal with the situation in a more appropriate or effective way
• The significance of maintaining consistency in staff approaches to behaviour management and addressing conflicts professionally.
• The benefits of collaborating as a team to create a positive and safe learning environment for students through consistent routines and respectful communication.

BEST MOMENTS:

"It can be awkward when other staff intervene"

"It can make the situation worse"

"They're comparing the student to what they were like last year and that's not fair"

"You have specific strategies that you've put in place"

"I didn't know how to deal with the situation in a more effective way"

"I was becoming more and more frustrated and didn't want it to affect my relationship with the student"

"Other staff members may have more effective ways of dealing with certain situations"

"It is important for staff to ask you if you need support"

"It can be difficult when a member of your team doesn't implement the strategies you have put in place."

VALUABLE RESOURCES:

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ABOUT THE HOST:

Since embarking on her teaching journey in 2009, Tem has been on a mission to empower students to reach their fullest potential. Specialising in Secondary Physical Education, Tem also has experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) as a class teacher in an SEN provision. With an unwavering commitment to helping students become the best versions of themselves, Tem believes in the power of education to shape not just academic prowess, but character and resilience. Having mentored numerous teachers throughout her career, she is not only shaping young minds but also nurturing the growth of those who guide them.

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