In Running the Room, published in August 2020, Tom Bennett rewrote the book onbehaviour management, and outlined the psychology and dynamics underpinningstudent habits. In this companion, he goes into more detail about how to applythose principles to the classroom. Addressing a wide range of circumstances, heexplores popular teacher dilemmas such as: How to deal with students who are late? What are the best ways to work with parents? Managing cover lessons successfully How to tame smartphones The best way to design a seating plan How to start the lesson for the first time Dealing with low-level disruption Getting the class quiet when you ? and they ? need it the most And many more. Using practical examples and evidence-informed techniques,Tom demystifies the puzzles that complex behaviour often presents, and guidesteachers new and old carefully to a better understanding of how to run the roomthey way everyone deserves.
