Use of English

Classroom Behaviour

Teachers in many Moroccan schools say that dealing with poor behaviour has become one of the most difficult parts of the job. While most students are respectful, a small number can have a negative (0) EFFECT on the whole class. Some arrive late, talk loudly, or refuse to pay (1) .......... during lessons. Others interrupt the teacher or try to (2) .......... fun of classmates who want to learn. This kind of behaviour can seriously (3) .......... with the learning process. When lessons are constantly stopped, teachers find it hard to keep students focused and to (4) .......... progress with the syllabus. In some cases, misbehaviour is linked to problems outside school, such as stress at home or a lack of interest (5) .......... education. Schools are trying different ways to deal with the issue. Some have introduced clearer rules, while others work more closely with parents. Experts argue that students need both discipline and support. If schools manage to (6) .......... the causes of bad behaviour early, they may be able to prevent the situation from getting (7) .......... . In the end, creating a calm classroom depends (8) .......... effort from teachers, families and students alike.