So the research shows that punishment doesn’t change behaviour? So then what do we actually do as teachers?  What’s on the table when other things feel like they are off it? In today's episode: I give you a few ins and outs of the impact of punitive punishmentWhy sometimes it seems to really work3 really tangible takeaways you can immediately apply in your classrooms  Speaking of research, want to have a read? Here are some good places to start: Jean-Richard-Dit-Bressel P, Killcross S, McNally GP. Behavioral and neurobiological mechanisms of punishment: implications for psychiatric disorders. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2018;43(8):1639-1650. doi:10.1038/s41386-018-0047-3 Lukowiak T, Bridges J. Punishment strategies: First choice or last resort. JAASEP. 2010:63-72. A great book that will sum up a bunch of research on punishments and rewards is Alfie Kohn's book Punished by Rewards. Pre-order a copy of my book ‘It’s Never Just About the Behaviour: A holistic approach to classroom behaviour management Other ways I can support you in your teaching practice: Download my free guide: 9 Tiny (But Mighty) Tips to Transform Your Teaching Follow me on Instagram for daily micro-professional learning and support Connect with me on LinkedIn