Mr Barton Maths Podcast #206 Mastering classroom management with Ollie Lovell and Mark Dowley
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Jul 29, 2025 Ollie Lovell and Mark Dowley, co-authors of The Classroom Management Handbook, dive into key principles for effective classroom management. They emphasize mastering one's own behavior to positively influence students, treating behavior as a curriculum, and celebrating success as the ultimate motivator. The discussion includes practical scripts for teachers to implement these principles, highlighting the importance of emotional regulation and connection with students. Their insights offer valuable strategies for both new and experienced educators navigating classroom challenges.
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Use Positive Narration To Motivate
- Narrate positive behaviours you see to build student confidence and motivation.
- Success breeds engagement: small behavioural wins make students feel able and willing to learn.
Give Directed Choices Not Threats
- Use directed choice to avoid power struggles: state a desired behaviour, state a consequence, then say 'the choice is yours.'
- Phrase it as choice (not threat) so adolescents keep autonomy and comply more readily.
Finish Corrections With A Restorative Comment
- End corrective conversations with encouragement: clarify expectations, let students reflect, then restore belief in them.
- Finish positively so the interaction motivates improved behaviour next time.
