One question that’s often debated is the effect that dress code has upon classroom behavior.  Some argue that dress code has a direct impact upon classroom behavior, and is one of the key drivers of inappropriate student behavior. 

So does dress code impact upon classroom behavior and to what extent?  In my opinion, what the dress code of a school is, is much less important that whether the dress code is enforced.  Failing to enforce a high standard of dress code is often the first step towards inappropriate student behavior.

Enforcing the school’s dress code really is that important.  If pupil’s see that you are weak in this respect, then it will only be a matter of time before they push the boundaries in other areas too.

Forget the hype that a school uniform is an essential component of good classroom management in the classroom.  The consistent enforcement of whatever dress code is already in existence is far more important when it comes to preventing inappropriate student behavior. 

If there is one thing that I’m sure of it’s that a good classroom management plan can help reduce negative classroom behavior and also teacher stress. 

Innapropriate student behavior causes good teachers everywhere a great deal of teacher stress, and so it’s hardly surprising that teachers are searching online in their thousands for an effective classroom management plan.

Below are three of my top tips for implementing an effective classroom management plan today and ending inappropriate student behavior.

1. Praise your students loudly and praise them often.

The most potent tool at the dispoal of any teacher is the use of praise, and everything else comes a distant second.   Use praise wisely and you will no longer be asking the question ‘how do I deal with poor classroom behavior’.

2. Stay calm, cool, and collected.

If the pupils you teach can sense that you are flustered or starting to panic then it’s quite likely that their innapropriate classroom behavior will become magnified.  No matter how stressed out and frustrated you become, you must present an image of calm to your pupils at all times. 

3. Be prepared

Being prepared is quite simply a must for any teacher looking to be on top of student behavior in the classroom.  Teachers who excel at promoting good classroom management are organized and prepared at all times. If you want to promote posive student behaviour in your classroom then it’s essential that you are prepared too.

Above is a brief outline of three of my top effective classroom plan tips.  Following these tips won’t result in you having a amzing classroom management skills overnight, nor will they end teacher stress as a result of innappropriate pupil behavior. 

But if you follow these classroom management strategies you will most certainly see some improvement in the behaviour of your pupils.

Wishing you a peaceful classroom!