Managing Behaviour for Learning from FutureLearn

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more Managing Behaviour for Learning is a continuing professional development (CPD) course designed for teachers of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects, focusing mainly on the context of UK secondary schools and colleges. Although the course draws from examples experienced in the UK, the material covered is relevant to an international audience and to non-STEM teachers. You can use the hashtag #FLSTEMBehaviour to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

Managing your own behaviour to influence your students’ behaviour: controlling yourself, adult behaviour and interacting with students.
Using rules and routines to achieve consistency: routines, rules and habits.
Intelligent use of recognition to motivate students: recognition, classroom techniques and communicating home.
Reducing friction when students behave badly: diverting and diffusing, scripted interventions.
Reparation and restorative practice: punishments and restoration.

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Practical behaviour management for educators

According to learners, this course offers practical and actionable strategies for managing student behaviour, making it particularly beneficial for new teachers and NQTs seeking a solid foundation. Students consistently highlight the effectiveness of modules on restorative practice, managing one's own behaviour, and proactive strategies, often reporting a positive impact on classroom atmosphere. While largely positive, some experienced educators found the content somewhat basic or repetitive, suggesting it may not offer significant new insights for seasoned professionals. Minor points for improvement included occasional dry video content or broken external resources, and a desire for more interactive elements or peer discussions.

Specific modules on self-control, routines, and restorative practice are praised.

"The focus on restorative practice was particularly insightful."

"The 'managing your own behaviour' section was a game-changer."

"The modules on rules and routines were very helpful for consistency."

"I particularly liked the section on recognition and how to communicate effectively."

Highly beneficial for those new to teaching or classroom management.

"As a new teacher, I felt overwhelmed by classroom management, but this course broke it down into manageable strategies."

"Highly recommend for NQTs."

"Even as an experienced teacher, I found it refreshed my approach, and I think it's especially relevant for new teachers."

Provides immediate, actionable strategies for classroom management.

"This course was incredibly practical and provided actionable strategies that I could implement immediately in my classroom."

"It gives a really solid foundation and practical tips. I particularly liked the section on recognition..."

"I learned proactive strategies rather than just reacting, which significantly improved my classroom atmosphere."

"The 'scripted interventions' module was incredibly helpful. Highly practical and well-delivered."

Some external resources were broken, and interactivity could be improved.

"Some of the resources linked externally were broken, which was a minor frustration."

"I was hoping for more interactive elements or case studies to apply the concepts."

"I wished there were more opportunities for peer interaction or discussion."

Content may be basic or repetitive for seasoned educators.

"The content was decent, but it felt a bit repetitive in places. Good for beginners, but not much new for seasoned educators."

"I found this course somewhat basic... for someone with years of experience, it didn't add much value."

"I wished it could have gone deeper for more complex scenarios, as some parts felt rushed."

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Practical behaviour management for educators

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