Creating safe and effective classrooms firstly considers the significance and the application of human rights in the field of education. It then provides in-depth discussions of school safety, discipline and bullying. Lastly, it focuses on the creation of a classroom environment conducive to a culture of teaching and learning by providing guidelines for teacher leaders on aspects such as curriculum management, motivation and communication strategies, and self-development.

Contents include the following:

• The relationship between rights and obligations
• Duty of care
• Dealing with violence, bullying and victimisation
• Basic legal principles pertaining to disciplining learners
• Examples of positive disciplinary actions
• Classroom values, principles and rules
• Guidelines for good classroom communication and for establishing harmonious relationships