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Non Contact Teacher
Submitted by Admin (09-11-2012)
Non Contact Teacher
Hi,
I have just been offered a job doing non - contact one day a week at a primary school. I was wondering if anyone could give me a few tips on behaviour management strategies when going into a few different classes (early year’s grades).
Thanks :)
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Hello again,
Just wanted to say thank you for all your advice and tips, they were great! Will be using this information to get started in the classrooms.
Thanks agagin
Hi,
I have never found a problem with the younger students when I have had to take a class for testing. However, the older students can be difficult at times.
With the older students I found it best not to correct within the whole group as the ramifications and support of peers seems to be paramount.
I take the main culprit outside alone and discuss the poor behaviour. I also let him/her know the consequence for the continuation of the misconduct.
My main consequence is to ring the parents. I seem to have great results with this strategy.
Good luck
Ann
Congratulations on being offered the job - I did non contact for a number of years and it was very rewarding - it also taught me a lot about behaviour management.
Here are my tips:
1. find out what reward and consequence systems are already in place at the school - you should tie in your own system with that as much as possible.
2. Work out your expectations and let the class know them as soon as you start. Tell the class that these are the expectations for whatever subject you are teaching - that way if the students challenge your rule, 'but Mr So&So lets us (insert behaviour here), you can point out that your rules are a little different because they are the rules for science, or whatever you are doing. (That said, try to be consistent with the school discipline policy)
3. Lots of positives - each lesson choose 3 or 4 students who are modeling good behavior for a reward - it could be a sticker, entry in a lucky dip or raffle for the end of the year, house points....something the children will value.
4. Find out if you can choose some childrenn to receive awards at assembly, if your school has those. This will give whole school recognition to your subject and the students will learn to value it.
5 Use a timer - non contact means you don't have the flexibility of finishing work later. You can't afford to waste 5 minutes every time the students come to the floor or desks, change activities etc. Choose a reasonable time to do these tasks, and time the class - if they get organised within the time limit, they earn rewards, eg 1 minute towards a game - when they reach 10 minutes, have a lesson break and play a fun game with them. If they are too slow getting organized, you could also take time off, making it harder to earn the game.
6. Most importantly, communicate - if you are having problems with a child or class, speak with their home teacher, and also seek advice from your supervisor. Trust me, asking for help when you need it shows a willingness to learn and earns respect. Not admitting if there is a problem usually just causes it to escalate. Supervisors are their to help, its why they are in the job, so don't be afraid to ask if you need it.
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