Strategies That Will Influence Your Students To Improve Both Their Academic Achievement and Their Classroom Behavior

Have you ever asked yourself, “Why do my worst students behave the way they do, and what can I do to change these behaviors?” This session will show you why students act the way they do (seriously, it usually makes sense . . . to them) and then reveal a multitude of strategies that have been proven over and over again to change these negative behaviors. Learn how natural selection is the driver underlying many of your students’ behaviors (and some of yours as well); the power of self-image to govern behavior and how to change it; and the incredible power of strategies such as reciprocation, likability, and commitment to get students on your side. Learn hidden ways to change negative student behavior, how to use the same tactics in your classroom that FBI hostage negotiators use to get what they want from kidnappers, and more. This session will provide practical advice and actionable strategies for any teacher who wants to make an even more positive impact in their classroom.