How to win at classroom behaviour

By Ben Rogers2020-08-19T09:29:00

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Avoid sliding standards and encourage students to play nicely

Students can make positive or negative choices about their behaviour in the classroom, and that choice is affected by the behaviour they see around them. Applying game theory to classroom behaviour, this article suggests strategies to help teachers develop a culture of positive choices, though cooperation and negotiation.

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