Teach Middle East Magazine Issue 1 Volume 3 Sep-Oct 2015 | Page 18

Sharing Good Practice Positive Behaviour Strategies Dr Thomas Gamboa Jr., Ed.D. E stablishing an orderly classroom is fundamental to the learning process. To put it bluntly no learning will take place unless there is order in the classroom. In order to create an orderly classroom, teachers themselves should understand the importance of the environment they establish at the start of the school year. Where do you start? I hear you ask. There are several things that teachers can do to help manage student behavior and increase students’ engagement and learning. This may sound like over planning but if you are new to the classroom or the country this is very necessary. A key 'B