Take Control of the Noisy Class Quotes

“By getting them to pause and think about their efforts, we encourage them to recognise and evaluate the feelings associated with positive action. If they enjoy these feelings there is more chance they will want to repeat the actions – for themselves and not just to please someone else. One way we can do this is to simply ask a question about their efforts: Jonny, stop and look at your work a minute. Tell me what you think of what you’ve done today.”
― Rob Plevin, Take Control of the Noisy Class: Chaos to Calm in 15 Seconds

“you’ve really showed tremendous determination and that’s an important strength to develop.”
― Rob Plevin, Take Control of the Noisy Class: Chaos to Calm in 15 Seconds

“Well done, you’ve shown you can work independently!”
― Rob Plevin, Take Control of the Noisy Class: Chaos to Calm in 15 Seconds

“praise needs to be specific and descriptive.”
― Rob Plevin, Take Control of the Noisy Class: Chaos to Calm in 15 Seconds

“what message are we giving our students through our facial expressions, tone of voice and body language? That we are tired, worn out and close to breaking point? If we do, there is a good chance they will either ignore us or push a little harder”
― Rob Plevin, Take Control of the Noisy Class: Chaos to Calm in 15 Seconds

“We must look for and acknowledge things to praise and then pass on the good news to parents. And it doesn’t matter if it’s just a tiny improvement, hardly worthy of mention – the important thing is that we make a positive call.”
― Rob Plevin, Take Control of the Noisy Class: Chaos to Calm in 15 Seconds

“This is often why it is so difficult to win the trust and support of some parents – the last thing they want from school is more bad news.”
― Rob Plevin, Take Control of the Noisy Class: Chaos to Calm in 15 Seconds

“A smile makes you much more approachable and appealing than a frown and it obviously suggests that you’re relaxed and comfortable.”
― Rob Plevin, Take Control of the Noisy Class: Chaos to Calm in 15 Seconds

“split them up and focus on small groups and individuals.”
― Rob Plevin, Take Control of the Noisy Class: Chaos to Calm in 15 Seconds

“there may even be an increase in bad behaviour as students buck against the new system you’re imposing. But stick with it – the rewards are huge for the consistent teacher.”
― Rob Plevin, Take Control of the Noisy Class: Chaos to Calm in 15 Seconds

“child who is chewing gum in your room should be tactically ignored at first and then dealt with when the rest of the group is busy. At that point you could nonchalantly take the bin to them and point to it or quietly ask them to put the gum in it.”
― Rob Plevin, Take Control of the Noisy Class: Chaos to Calm in 15 Seconds

“The law of least intervention states that we should always use the least intrusive or least disruptive method of dealing with a student so that we don’t disturb and/or attract the attention of other students in the room.”
― Rob Plevin, Take Control of the Noisy Class: Chaos to Calm in 15 Seconds

“A calm, matter-of-fact approach is far more effective than shrieking.”
― Rob Plevin, Take Control of the Noisy Class: Chaos to Calm in 15 Seconds

“I’ve observed struggling teachers who seem to spend the entire lesson in a tiny area at the front of the room. By simply moving around the room more, walking to the back when addressing the group or spending a few moments offering friendly support and checking the work of students you normally avoid, you will be amazed how the atmosphere in the room changes. When you act as though you own the room – all of it – you will see an immediate and marked decrease in the amount of disruptive behaviour you have to deal with.”
― Rob Plevin, Take Control of the Noisy Class: Chaos to Calm in 15 Seconds

“If there is a continuing lack of challenge, variety and novelty, there will almost certainly be a continuing lack of interest from the students.”
― Rob Plevin, Take Control of the Noisy Class: Chaos to Calm in 15 Seconds