How can teachers refine their behaviour management instruction?
… the parallels between dog training commands and classroom management techniques, provide (perhaps) fresh insights for effective teaching!
Imagine this scenario
You are the owner of a dog.
Now, think briefly about the various keywords you would use when communicating with them …
(Think a little bit more!)
As the owner of a Border Collie, renowned for its ability to understand and remember many words, I remember vividly when ‘Patch’ was a puppy, thinking very carefully about my choice of language to aid instruction. I spent a great deal of time choosing popular commands not only with the general public (for example, ‘sit’ and ‘stay’) but also commands specific to our family environment and needs.
