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The “Theory of Bumps”
The “Theory of Bumps” (Bennett & Smilanich, 1994) is a framework which guides teachers’ responses to student misbehaviour along a continuum of severity. The Key Principles of the “Theory of Bumps”...
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The “Theory of Bumps” Explained
This is a summary of the key ideas & strategies I learnt to employ while applying the ‘Theory of Bumps’ framework in my relief (substitute) teaching practice. For detailed explanations and...
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Challenging Students: Dealing with Student Anger, Defiance, Aggression, and...
As a relief teacher, I meet and work with challenging students on a regular basis; and it is fair to say that my 2008 school experience and 2009 relief teaching experience in a TRIBES school have...
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What is a “problem” or challenging behaviour?
A ‘problem’ behaviour is a particular behaviour, defined by its context, intensity, and frequency, which is expressed in an inappropriate social situation (Conway, 2005, p. 211). While a student’s...
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The Classroom Learning Environment – Be Aware of the Audience
I’ve already explored the ‘3 R’s of an Effective Learning Environment” in a series of earlier posts; however, I have a few further points which specifically relate to the effective management of...
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A Focus on the Teacher’s Attitude, Actions & Management Approach
The classroom teacher’s attitude, demonstrated through their words, actions, body language and management approach, is the most significant factor in successfully working with challenging students. My...
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Responding to Student Anger
Anger is a confronting emotion for classroom teachers and students alike. Early intervention, a sensitive response, and teaching of anger-management strategies are critical to successful interventions....
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Reflections on Classroom Management (Index)
My Experiences, Philosophy, & Reflections Thoughts on Classroom Management A Process of Trial & Error – Developing my Management Approach My Jigsaw Approach to Classroom Management The...
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Guest Post: Classroom Management – Donald Trump Style
In today’s guest post, Sam Rangel (@samrangelSITC) from SuccessintheClassroom.com explores some of the key elements of an effective classroom management approach, sharing the benefits of his 20+...
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Mashing up @HaikuDeck & @ExplainEverything: Year 2 iPad Information Reports...
Last year, my Year 2 colleagues and I embarked on what turned out to be one of the most (over) ambitious #ionapsict projects to date, creating Information Report videos about Australian animals using a...
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Sharing Stories and Learning with the @BookCreatorApp (#ionapsict)
Last year, I had the opportunity to (finally) use Book Creator with Iona PS students, working with the Year 2 teachers to help their students plan and publish their first eBooks. Students were...
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Counting down to #ISTE2015!
Late last year, I took a risk … applying to present at two poster presentations and a workshop at the International Society for Technology Education Conference in Philadelphia, USA. To my utter...
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Join me for the Creative iPad Challenge Workshop at #iste2015!
Do you have limited numbers of iPads? Are you wondering how to use iPads to support student collaboration, learning and creativity in literacy and the language arts? Join me for the iPad Creative...
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Making Ripples in my World: Marking 5 years of blogging
Aristocrats-hat via Compfight When you start a blog, you never know where the journey may lead. It is like throwing a stone into a pond, and watching the ripples racing off into the distance … I’m a...
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#ISTE2015: The most emotional, yet inspiring conference I’ve ever attended
Photo Credit: @TeachingSC After a journey of some 30 hours and over 18000km (11,603 miles), I arrived in the United States for my first ever ISTE conference. It proved to be an incredibly emotional,...
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On becoming an #ISTE Emerging Leader, Class of 2015 (#epicyen)
For many years, I had a dream … a dream that I would one day find a school where I would have the freedom to learn, grow, and innovate with ICT. At the beginning of the 2014 school year, overwhelmed...
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The USA: A First Time Visitor’s Perspective
A few observations from my first trip to the USA for ISTE 2015. Please click on the links to view my photographic journey through Philadelphia, Washington DC, and New York City. There are many great...
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Using my image without attribution is NOT ok!
As an ICT integrator and teacher, I place a strong emphasis on teaching my students and colleagues about why and how we attribute online images and creative works. I also take the time to teach them...
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Establishing a Student Digital Leaders Program #ionapsict
The Robot Fashion Show! (2015) At the start of the 2015 school year, I began working with two wonderful Year 6 students, who were appointed as Iona Primary’s inaugural Digital Captains. Every week, for...
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2015: A Long and Winding Road
2015 was a memorable year, of highs and lows. It was a year of experimentation, exploring possibilities, and learning how to be a coach and change leader. I learned a lot, made plenty of mistakes, and...
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