Overcome tricky classroom scenarios with handy phrases

By Emma Bickerstaffe2023-09-13T07:25:00

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Be ready to face any teaching challenge with these effective teacher-tested phrases

In teacher training courses, teachers are often encouraged to use back-pocket phrases to effectively manage various classroom situations. After initially doubting their effectiveness, teacher Emma Owens now relies on them daily. She uses them to de-escalate behaviour incidents, as a way to naturally connect with parents, and to build positive teacher-student relationships. Read this article to get these phrases in your back pocket and navigate challenging teaching scenarios with ease.

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