1. Have a positive reinforcement system, instead of always being negative. Praise your students to encourage motivation.

2. Make rules at the beginning of the year, and try and be consistent in implementing them. This is the hardest thing to do at the beginning, but being consistent and fair, helps to lessen negative behaviours.

3. Make your lessons fun, and student centered, to keep students interested in your lesson. Boredom can cause bad behavior. Look first at your own teaching to see if any modifications can be made.

4. Keep high expectations of your students, as they will often achieve how you believe. If you think they are all shit, then they may all act shit. Studies have proven this.