Set your students up for success

By Ben Geraghty and Harry Lord2022-12-01T09:03:00

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Use these simple steps to better understand and meet individual students’ needs

Behaviour management is an incredibly important part of being a secondary school teacher, and sets the tone for our classroom atmosphere and lessons. But students are complex and unique, and a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work in the chemistry classroom. Read this article to discover how to proactively set your students on a pathway to success by getting to know them better and setting high standards for them.

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