Domain

Behaviour & Culture

The goal is a room that feels safe and warm because the adult is predictably in charge — correction so small it's almost invisible, consequences that end quickly, relationships that survive them.

The problems

“They talk over me and each other”3 techniques
“Low-level disruption is wearing me down”6 techniques
“When I correct one student it turns into a battle”8 techniques
“One student derails every lesson”6 techniques
“I give instructions and half of them don’t follow”4 techniques
“Behaviour is fine but the room feels flat and cold”7 techniques
“They zone out when I’m teaching from the front”6 techniques

The techniques

Even KeelTeacher craftNot enough ratings yet · 1 so farKeep your reactions inside a narrow band, so students stop steering your mood.The Quiet CorrectionStrong researchCorrect behaviour with the least intrusive response that works, without stopping the lesson.Narrate the GoodTeacher craftDescribe what students are doing well as it happens, so more students follow their example.The Smallest Consequence That WorksTeacher craftChoose the smallest consequence that changes the behaviour, deliver it calmly, then let it go.Steady VoiceTeacher craftDrop your voice when you correct, so the moment stays calm and the lesson continues.Sweep the RoomPromising researchStand where you can see the whole class, and let them see you looking.The Two-Minute ResetTeacher craftMeet the student for two private minutes after a conflict, so nobody carries a grudge.Warm & StrictPromising researchBe caring and firm in the same moment, so the boundary never costs the relationship.What-To-Do DirectionsTeacher craftGive directions as actions they can see and do, so everyone knows exactly what you expect.