ABSTRACT
Trainees need to know that to manage behaviour means long-term programmes, consistent behaviour from the adults, helping the child to be in the right learning situation to gain focused praise and the shared knowledge of what is best for the child. Trainees can be given a variety of observation schedules focusing on aspects of learning behaviour situations. Talking through the learning process is an important element of managing behaviour. Trainees observing in teaching practice can set down “good” and “bad” habits as they move into a time in their training when they observe the class teacher and attempt to replicate his/her behaviour. The message to trainees is that their behaviour matters; how they respond to challenges or situations in the classroom, and their relationship with other adults and children is part of the modelling that children watch closely. Ideas/examples of the use of language to clarify behavioural expectations can become part of the culture of the classroom.
