Summary of Beginning With Behavior With Sam Strickland, Mind the Gap, Ep. 45 (S3E1)

00:00:00 - 00:45:00

In this video, Sam Strickland discusses his book "Mind the Gap: How to Address Behavior Problems from the Inside Out." He says that the book is applicable to any level within the profession, and that teachers can use one or two of the strategies outlined in the book to address specific behavioral problems in their classroom. He warns that teachers should not attempt to read the book in its entirety or try to implement all of the strategies at once, as this could lead to frustration and failure.

• 00:00:00 Sam Strickland's Behavior Manual provides concise, step-by-step strategies for improving behavior in schools. The book is designed for senior leadership and middle leaders, and is an essential resource for improving school success.
• 00:05:00 Sam Strickland discusses his book "Mind the Gap: How to Address Behavior Problems from the Inside Out," which is popular among teachers and focuses on teaching children how to manage their own behavior. He says that the book is applicable to any level within the profession, and that teachers can use one or two of the strategies outlined in the book to address specific behavioral problems in their classroom. He warns that teachers should not attempt to read the book in its entirety or try to implement all of the strategies at once, as this could lead to frustration and failure.
• 00:10:00 In this YouTube video, Sam Strickland discusses how individual teachers can struggle to meet expectations, and how schools can provide support in order to help them. He also discusses how schools can model expectations and provide training for staff so that everyone understands their role.
• 00:15:00 This video discusses how new teachers should focus on establishing routines and systems in their classrooms in order to prevent burnout. Advice includes spending as much time thinking about the systems and processes in place as they do the curriculum, and embedding those routines and systems so that they feel natural to the students.
• 00:20:00 In this episode of "Mind the Gap", Sam Strickland discusses the importance of relationships in teaching. He notes that while relationships are important, they cannot be built overnight and require consistency, routine, and certainty. He also points out that schools have a responsibility to set expectations for classroom behavior and teach pupils how to answer questions effectively.
• 00:25:00 In this video, Sam Strickland discusses how behavior is integral to school culture, and how it can be managed by teachers and leaders. He also warns against imposing one's own prejudices onto others, as this can lead to ineffective school management.
• 00:30:00 In this video, Sam Strickland discusses how behaviorist systems can work well in some schools, but not in others due to the unique context of each school. He also mentions how educators can identify those students who need extra help, and that there should be personal responsibility on the part of the child as well.
• 00:35:00 In this video, Sam Strickland discusses the shift that occurs between key stage two and key stage three in relation to behavior. He says that the consistency factor is the main change, as year six teachers become better acquainted with their students and should have a greater level of certainty in their interactions. Secondary school introduces a new layer of teachers, which can lead to increased incidents of behavioral issues.
• 00:40:00 Behavior in schools can be difficult to manage for even the most experienced teachers. One way to ease this transition is to have a front-loaded approach to expectations, which allows for more flexibility in how a teacher teaches.
• 00:45:00 This video is a summary of a podcast episode with Sam Strickland, who discusses behavior and how to effectively manage it. The main points of the episode are that behavior is a very wide topic and that there is much to learn from it. Sam Strickland gives a great overview of his book, "Beginning With Behavior," and encourages listeners to buy and read it. He also thanks his guests, Tom Sherington and Emma Turner, and ends the episode by saying goodbye.