2026 MEMBERS FREE Webinar Series: Running the Room - How to Manage Behaviour in the Labs

2026 MEMBERS FREE Webinar Series: Running the Room - How to Manage Behaviour in the Labs

Presenter: Oliwia Derda and Daniel Mawhinney, St Columba College

Creating a calm, respectful, and productive learning environment is essential for every classroom, but in the science lab, where safety and engagement go hand in hand, managing behaviour becomes even more critical.

In this workshop, we draw on our collective experiences to explore how effective behaviour management underpins great science learning. Labs present unique challenges and opportunities, and we will explore how consistent routines, clear expectations, and proactive teacher presence support both safety and student engagement.

We will unpack the idea that “behaviour is a curriculum”, something that must be explicitly taught, reinforced, and modelled, and examine how this concept plays out in a science classroom. From the first moment students enter the lab, how we establish norms, respond to disruption, and maintain focus has a direct impact on learning outcomes.

Together, we will explore ready-to-implement strategies, setting up lab expectations, and de-escalation tools and techniques for resetting class culture. This session offers practical tools, shared expertise, and the opportunity to refine your approach to managing behaviours in the labs.

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