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As a teacher, it can be infuriating when you’ve planned this incredible lesson, delivered it, watched your learners’ faces change as they’ve had that ‘light bulb’ moment and it’s like the learning has just sunk in… only for them to look at you blankly a week later when you make reference to it again. What’s going on there? For some of our learners, the answer might be within the Hierarchy of Learning (Haring & Eaton, 1978). Whilst we can sometimes be mistaken for thinki

With many schools now shifting away from classroom management systems based around behaviourist principles, and adopting relational approaches instead, it’s important to consider how we move from a place of behaviourism and control, to that of relationships and connection.

ABC data is an evidence-based approach, grounded in behavioural psychology, that helps us understand why a behaviour is occurring and/or what is maintaining that behaviour. It focuses on observable events before, during and after a behaviour, and encourages us to think about how a person communicates their needs.

Teachers, parents and researchers have repeatedly reported the benefits of a mindful practice including increased mental wellbeing, focus and concentration, self-esteem and self-regulation. Golden Thread Psychology has created a Mindful Moments resource to support you in bringing mindfulness into your classroom.