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January 28, 2019

Managing student behaviour in taught sessions

About the session

This 1 hour session introduced participants to the principles of promoting positive behaviour in the higher education learning environment. It focused on the underlying causes of misbehaviour and the importance of understanding the social, emotional and behavioural skills of students and ourselves. This also acknowledged how our own behaviour impacts on students’ behaviour.

The session highlighted the importance of planning for positive behaviour in our teaching sessions, providing information on strategies and practical approaches to handling challenging themes & for the effective management of difficult situations.

Facilitator

Mark Heaton – Sheffield Institute of Education, SSH

Themes

  • Principles, theories and underlying causes of (mis) behaviour
  • The importance of social, emotional and behavioural skills
  • Planning for Classroom Behaviour management

Who is it for?

This session was aimed at academic staff at an:

  • Introductory level – session introduces core concepts; suitable for someone relatively new to the topic
  • Intermediate level – session suitable for individuals who possess working knowledge of the concept/topic wishing to expand knowledge/experience

What next?

Participants will have an increased understanding of some of the underlying causes of misbehaviour, the importance of social, emotional and behavioural skills for all & the importance of managing our own behaviours. This will allow participants to reflect on their practice & consider what steps they may take to promote positive student behaviour in their teaching sessions.

Your development

To support your academic professional development, this session is mapped to the UKPSF and the NSS.  You may find it useful to record your participation and use it as evidence for your application for recognition (HEA Fellowship or Promotion) or as evidence of ‘Remaining in Good Standing’ in your annual appraisal.

UK Professional Standards Framework A4 Develop effective learning environments and approaches to student support and guidance

K2 Appropriate methods for teaching and learning in the subject area and at the level of the academic programme

V2 Promote participation in higher education and equality of opportunity for learners

National Student Survey

Workshop dates/times:

How to book:

These workshops have now ended. If you or your team wish to have a bespoke session for your Faculty/Department/team, please email us and we’ll organise a suitable date/time for you.

When your email has been processed and your place has been allocated, you will be sent a Meeting Request in Outlook. Please ‘Accept’ this request as soon as possible and keep us informed if your plans change – where sessions reach full capacity we operate a waiting list and your place can be given to someone else.