Sam Strickland, an author specializing in classroom behavior scenarios, shares insightful tactics from his book ‘They Don’t Behave for Me’. He discusses how to manage low-level disruptions effectively, strategies to regain focus at the start of lessons, and the impact of negative language on classroom dynamics. Strickland emphasizes the significance of proactive planning to enhance behavior management at the beginning of the academic year, making it an essential read for secondary phase teachers navigating classroom challenges.