Behaviour Management Flashcards
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What does 'attention to the positive' mean as a behaviour strategy?
Answer: Deliberately noticing and commenting on positive behaviour to shift the class culture and reinforce expectations
Deliberately narrating and praising positive behaviour (e.g., 'I can see table 3 working really quietly') creates a positive culture and uses social learning — others see what is expected and rewarded.
Why is 'private correction' generally more effective than public reprimand?
Answer: It avoids triggering a defensive or face-saving response and preserves the relationship
Public reprimand can trigger embarrassment, anger, or bravado — particularly with adolescents — leading to escalation. Private correction preserves dignity and reduces the chance of confrontation.
What is 'verbal proximity' as a low-level behaviour management technique?
Answer: Moving closer to a pupil while continuing to teach, without drawing public attention to their behaviour
Verbal proximity means moving closer to an off-task pupil while continuing to teach — the teacher's physical presence often redirects behaviour without requiring explicit intervention.
Under DfE guidance, what is the minimum age for detention without parental consent?
Answer: There is no minimum age, but schools must act reasonably
DfE guidance allows detention without parental consent regardless of age, provided the detention is reasonable, proportionate, and parents are given reasonable notice (24 hours for non-same-day detention).
What does 'functional behaviour assessment' (FBA) involve?
Answer: Identifying the function (purpose) of a challenging behaviour to design targeted interventions
FBA analyses the antecedents, behaviours, and consequences (ABC) to identify what function the behaviour serves — allowing interventions to address the root cause rather than just the symptom.
What is the significance of school-wide behaviour systems (e.g., house points, whole-school values)?
Answer: They create a consistent, shared culture and language around behaviour that reinforces expectations across all settings
Whole-school systems create coherence — consistent values, language, and rewards across all spaces mean behaviour expectations are reinforced everywhere, not just in individual classrooms.