EFELT: ADEC Guidelines for Managing Student Behaviour Empowering Educators: TAMKEEN A Continuous Professional Development Framework for School Leaders تمكين:إطارعمل التنمية المهنية المستمرة لقادة المدارس Arabic Text COMMUNITY TRAINING EFELT: ADEC Guidelines for Managing Student Behaviour

أهـداف التعلـم LEARNING OBJECTIVES Participants will be able to: يجب أن يكون المشارك قادرًا على Gain a deeper understanding of key components of the ADEC guidelines Know what is meant by positive behaviour management Know the stages in communication between home and school for supporting positive student behaviour 2 mins Presenter There is a balance between Excellence in Learning and Teaching – methods and classroom activities and Positive behaviour of students and classroom management skills

Positive Student Behaviour ADEC believes that “every student has the right to be educated in a safe, supportive and orderly school environment that is free from disruptions and obstacles that impede learning”. Guidelines for Managing Student Behaviour in Abu Dhabi Schools (ADEC, 2012) A balance of rights of student and teacher that is based on mutual RESPECT

Positive Student Behaviour ADEC also believes that “every teacher has the right to teach in a school environment that is both respectful and welcoming”. Guidelines for Managing Student Behaviour in Abu Dhabi Schools (ADEC, 2012)

Positive Student Behaviour “Strong partnerships between parents, community and schools are critical in establishing and promoting positive behaviours in students.” Guidelines for Managing Student Behaviour in Abu Dhabi Schools (ADEC, 2012)

Framework for Positive Student Behaviour Guidelines for Managing Student Behaviour in Abu Dhabi Schools (ADEC, 2012) Positive Student Behaviour Heritage and Culture Parent & Community Relationships Shaping Student Behaviour Positive School Setting 2 mins Trainer discusses the co-dependence of factors which have an impact on positive student behaviour.

How to Encourage Positive Behaviour ADEC Guidelines suggest 3 types of recognition for positive behaviour: 1. Moral (Verbal or written recognition) 2. Material/financial recognition 3. Allowing participation in school events and activities 2 min Audience to suggest examples (30 sec)

Rewards Activity for parents Which are suitable rewards for the students? 10 mins Scenarios of good students provided – use examples from “FTT rewards” learning station – DHO “No food rewards” revised for parents to be available.

5% 5-15% ~80-90% of Students Specialized / Individualized Systems for Students with High-Risk Behavior Tertiary Prevention: 5% 5-15% ~80-90% of Students Secondary Prevention: Specialized Systems for Students with At-Risk Behavior Secondary Prevention: School -Wide Systems for all Students, Staff, & Settings Primary Prevention: In developing a Wellbeing and Behaviour system and procedure schools should use the following three levels to outline the school’s approach - whole school, targeted, intensive. This show a range of school-wide instructional and positive behavior support at 3 levels. The first level applies to ALL students, the second level of prevention applies to those students at risk (low or high) whilst the third level of prevention is only for those individuals who regularly create disruptive situations is school. We are looking at levels 1 and 2 which applies to 95% of students in school. . Typically a school tends to have a spread of support needs. A whole school approach, including the efforts of parents and the community, shapes, supports and recognises appropriate behaviours in all students.

Disciplinary Actions Unfortunately, we may need to use disciplinary action to address student misbehaviour. According to ADEC, the action must be in accordance with the nature of the negative behaviour and the level of offence associated with the behaviour. It is the responsibility of school staff to ensure that students are given appropriate opportunities to act positively before any event escalates to disciplinary action.

Activity ADEC categorises student misconduct into 3 levels, each requiring different disciplinary approaches for modifying and correcting a student’s behaviour. See trainer notes here 15 – 20 minutes

Disciplinary Actions ADEC categorises student misconduct into 3 levels, each requiring different disciplinary approaches for modifying and correcting the behaviour. Level 1: Behaviour which causes disruption of learning and teaching Level 2: Causes serious disruption to learning and teaching and may lead to physical and mental harm of another person or damage to property Level 3: Caused physical endangerment to fellow students, school staff and other people. Behaviours at this level may also violate UAE Laws. Trainer provide examples here avoiding contentious issues such as drug use

Communication Parents will be issued with the ADEC Guidelines for managing student behaviour and are asked to sign an acknowledgment form All incidents of misbehaviour will be reported to parents, who are required to acknowledge receipt. Parents then attend a meeting in school to discuss the student’s behaviour.

Positive Student Behaviour The aspirations for all involved in education should be to have a promote positive behaviour in school. This negates the necessity for formal disciplinary procedures.

To finish……. Positive Student Behaviour Guidelines for Managing Student Behaviour in Abu Dhabi Schools (ADEC, 2012) Positive Student Behaviour Heritage and Culture Parent & Community Relationships Shaping Student Behaviour Positive School Setting