Improving Behaviour in the Languages Classroom

ABOUT THIS COURSE

This exciting new course explores the drivers behind poor behaviour in the Languages classroom which can lead to student disengagement and underperformance. The course is aimed at teachers who are seeking to re-engage their students who lack motivation and those educators looking to raise the profile of Languages amongst their students. Addressing the issues with negative attitudes towards Language learning, this course deals with the cycle of poor uptake and the perennial problem of underperforming, disaffected students. This course is designed to improve the teaching of students displaying challenging behaviour and a lack of enthusiasm to ensure that they are given the platform to participate positively and achieve well.

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BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

• Take away strategies to prevent poor behaviour and create consistency
• Gain insights on how to use rewards and incentives to boost student participation
• Learn how to integrate digital tools to engage and motivate students effectively
• Apply evidence-based practices to improve student performance and engagement
• Develop techniques on how to build positive relationships and handle classroom conflicts with ease

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PROGRAMME

10.00am

Current issues and drivers for poor behaviour 

• Exploring the poor behaviours we experience in the languages classroom
• Analysing what the research tells us about the prevention of poor behaviour
• Establishing a consistent approach of non-negotiables across a department
• Starting off the year positively with clear goals and routines

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10:45am

Establishing Rewards and Competitive Incentives for students in the languages classroom 

• How the introduction long term rewards can change the mentality of even the most disruptive pupils
• Implementing your own successful Languages rewards system – a step by step guide
• Analysing current methods of learning vocabulary – how do we currently expect students to learn vocabulary and are we willing to modify our approach?
• Exploring the benefits of low stakes quizzes – using them with impact in mind rather than as a “gimmick”
• Enabling good behaviour by implementing effective organisation strategies for even the most disorganised students

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11.45am

Break

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12.05pm

Focusing on quality first pedagogy to improve engagement

• Embedding the routine use of whiteboards into everyday practice
• The importance of regular practices such as retrieval and diagnosing misconceptions to ensure students can look out for common errors and better manage their own vocabulary learning
• Creating a platform for students to speak – encouraging discussions of previous activities together before attempting a speaking task
• Improving the feedback cycle

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1.00pm

Lunch

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2:00pm

Introducing AI and other technology carefully and effectively to improve behaviour and engage students

• Practical ideas to improve the engagement of students who find reading and listening tasks troublesome
• Using technology to help students to self-manage, improving their awareness of areas of weakness
• Encouraging students to speak at length and with sophistication via the use of digital technology
• Providing essential support via templates and frameworks to ensure weaker students can approach all skill areas with confidence

 

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2:45pm

Dealing with conflict and maintaining a pleasant learning environment

• Building positive relationships with students and catering to their needs
• Using humour in the classroom – some simple approaches that work
• Ensuring careful selection of resources to generate interest and provide purpose and motivation
• Implementing interactive plenary ideas which enthuse students to share their understanding and help you plan subsequent lessons

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3:45pm 

Depart