Behaviour Management Pocketbook Test

1. Plan for good behaviour
Reduction
Positive behaviour management requires that emotional ‘heat’ is reduced quickly and
effectively. This obviously applies to you too!
Recognise the choices you have available, remain rational in your thinking and
respond in a planned way by drawing on skills from your toolkit. Give only the bare
minimum of attention possible to the child who misbehaves. Do this by directing
them to the behaviour you want rather than what you wish them to stop doing.
‘Michael, I need you to face the front and listen now. Thank you,’ is briefer and more
effective than: ‘Michael, why are you turning round? You shouldn’t be talking when I
am – you should be listening.’
Notice how the child is redirected towards success rather than focusing on the
mistake.
Eight Core Principles
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