Practical Wisdom - Teaching strategies that work with our boys. Created by BBC teachers.

BE BRIEF. BE POSITIVE. BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. Be interested in your boys – what he does (both at school and out of school).

This makes the job in the classroom a lot easier as the boy can then see that the teacher cares about him as a person. Boys will work much better for Not a put down zone. Each time you and be willing to try their best if they somebody says something negative feel that you know them, like them and towards another student, then they must are interested in them as a person. read out something from the “Build Up-Chart” to that person in front of the For parents who are upset, form a whole class. positive and empathic partnership.

For example: Acknowledge that you can sense they You have a nice smile. are frustrated or upset. Aim to support I like the way you treat others. their child positively, in partnership.

You have a wonderful imagination.

You brighten up my day.

Connect with a student whose You’re a cool dude! emotional state is heightened. Distract the student and give him plenty of Don’t back boys into a corner. Always opportunity to do something else (even provide an out. This will maintain your playing in the playground etc). Do this relationship and strengthen respect long until he has a chance to calm himself. term.

Let the student know that you will check

if he’s ready in 5-10 mins.

Be a thespian. There is a little bit of

that in all of us. Learn how and when to Follow through with processes that use this. Boys will see you in a different you announce with regard to academic light and relax. Calm the mood and tell routine and expectations of behaviour. personal stories to build relationships. Boys like and expect routine.

Know boys beyond the classroom Most students find it easy to behave – whether through co-curricular, a appropriately. For those who don’t there conversation at lunch or a conversation is generally a reason – search for the with another teacher or to a parent. reason – never give up on students.

Let them know you care and share

experiences. Our boys love to share.

Non-verbal cues – waiting in the same space before delivering content.

Start each lesson fresh, with positivity and with a greeting. Each boy is valued as an individual and mistakes forgotten. Boys can move on quickly if given the chance.