'The poor behavior of some children affects not only their learning but also that of others.' (Adams 2009, page 4) This suggests that poorly managed behavior in the classroom can have a detrimental effect on learning overall, as well as individually. This assignment will analyze how behavior and learning are inextricably linked. This assignment will also focus on how primary school teachers develop behavior management strategies to promote an effective and positive learning environment. Ofsted (2005, page 15) explains that if children can enjoy learning, their behavior is more likely to be positive; similarly, if their behavior is good, children are more likely to learn. The Every Child Matters: Change for Children (ECM) policy (DfES, 2004, page 10) underpins this link between behavior and education. Every child has the right to learn and therefore the key objectives of the ECM program, 'stay safe', 'enjoy and succeed' and 'make a positive contribution', are integrated into all behavior and learning strategies. learning. During the school experience, these key outcomes are clearly defined throughout the school's behavior policy, with one of the rules being "Let everyone learn." ". Reiterating the connection between behavior and learning, the foundation of high-quality classroom management is having high expectations. for student behavior. (TDA, 2009) Not only does having high expectations of children promote learning, but if behavioral expectations are clear and the rules made explicit, then students know exactly what is expected of them. Essentially, teachers get what they expect from their students – this includes behavior and learning. (Kuklinski and Weinstein, 2003; Arthur and Cremin 2010) Standards for...... middle of paper ......ons.parliament.uk/pa/cm201011/cmselect/cmeduc/516/51606.htm# note54 Accessed 04/10/2012 Paragraph 4.16.Steer, A (Chair) (2006) Learning Behaviours, Principles and Practices – what works in schools. Nottingham: DfES. Available at: https://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationDetail/Page1/DFES-0281-2006 Accessed 04/11/2012Training and Development Agency for Schools. (TDA) (2009) Professional Standards for Qualified Teacher Status and Requirements for Initial Teacher Education, London: TDA. Available at: http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20111218081624/http://tda.gov.uk/default.aspx Accessed 10/04/2012Training and Development Agency for Schools. (TDA) (2011) Standards for Qualified Teachers. London: Crown Copyright in Hayes, D. (2012) Foundations of Primary Education. Abingdon: David Fulton Publishers. PP 8-10.