This study investigated the relationship between a teacher’s praise-to-reprimand ratio (PPR) and on-task behavior among his or her students. Researchers, led by Dr. Paul Caldarella from the David O.

Millions of classrooms throughout the U.S. and internationally have begun adopting computerized apps (e.g., ClassDojo) to provide students with rewards and punishments as a part of classroom ...

One of the most vexing dilemmas for teachers is finding the best way to respond to students who misbehave. Experts argue over whether the best classroom-management approach is a consistent, strict ...

Every classroom is a storm of behavior. A teacher gestures toward a whiteboard, paces between desks, pauses to let a question ...

ClassDojo is one of the most popular classroom communication apps in the world. It claims to assist teachers to create happier classrooms and bills itself as “the simple way to build an amazing ...

How does the mind work—and especially how does it learn? Teachers’ instructional decisions are based on a mix of theories learned in teacher education, trial and error, craft knowledge, and gut ...

Research shows behaviours such as yelling out in class, failing to stick to the task at hand and refusing to follow instructions are wasting up to half of class time, as teachers cry out for support ...

Effective classroom and behaviour management is an essential part of creating a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment. This module explores practical approaches to managing classroom ...