Starting as you mean to go on can help when it comes to preventing disruptive behaviours, and there are different things we as teachers can do to help us avoid behaviours from occurring in the first place. In this episode, I go through the different strategies we can put in place to avoid disruptions and build positive relationships with our students.  KEY TAKEAWAYS: Start the year strongBe fair and consistentUse positive reinforcementVary your teaching styleGet to know your studentsBe proactiveDon’t make promises  BEST MOMENTS: “You’ve got to do it consistently” “Make sure your students are aware of your expectations”  “Do not have favourites” “If you see something is starting to bubble, intervene early” “Make a private list on a seating plan of disruptive students. Do not write names on the whiteboard” “Implement parts of the lesson where students can talk” “Show them that you are interested in them” “Don’t make any promises or deals with students”  For hours' worth of content on effective strategies to help you build your confidence, develop your skills and thrive in the classroom, just use the link below to join Tem's Teaching Tips, where I delve deeper into the areas that will help you on your journey to becoming an outstanding teacher: http://patreon.com/temsteachingtips  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://youtube.com/channel/UCCAUI61RzW83hPq31F-Ctmg ABOUT THE HOST: Tem is an experienced teacher who started teaching in 2009, specialising in secondary PE. She also has experience working as an SEN class teacher in an SEN provision, and has mentored a number of trainee teachers and NQTs over the years. CONTACT METHOD:  Official Site: http://patreon.com/temsteachingtips  Email: [email protected] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/temsteachingtips Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087672361400 Instagram: instagram.com/temsteachingtips  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.