English and Behaviour for Learning

Alison Binney

Alison Binney is Head of English at The Netherhall School and Sixth Form College in Cambridge. She is also a Seconded Mentor at the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education, teaching on the Secondary PGCE English and English and Drama course for one day a week.

Contents

What is behaviour for learning?
How do student teachers learn about behaviour for learning?
Managing behaviour through lesson planning
a) Focusing on pupils’ learning
b) Medium term planning
c) Learning objectives made simple
d) Practical support from mentors
e) Stirring and settling activities
f) High-value and low-value activities
Managing behaviour in small group discussion work
Addressing behaviour for learning in student teachers’ reports
Addressing behaviour for learning through written assignments
References