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SUPPORT BEHAVIOUR
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 SUPPORT BEHAVIOUR Supportive environments The goal of a supportive environment is to build the child’s self-esteem and confidence by providing positive reinforcement and encouragement.
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Supportive environments There must be respect for the student’s family, including cultural and religious beliefs and home language.
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 School discipline policy All schools are required to have in place a discipline policy that clearly sets out the procedures for managing student’s behaviour.
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 School discipline policy (cont’d) a ‘whole school community’ approach the personal, social and learning needs of students a safe, nurturing and caring school environment preventative strategies to promote positive behaviours
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 School discipline policy (cont’d) the value of early intervention acknowledging, respecting and promoting diversity and tolerance of differences promoting resilience and self-respect ensuring equity and fairness the rights, safety and health of school community
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 What is acceptable behaviour? Students often behave in ways that adults find annoying or unacceptable. These behaviours might not be ‘acceptable’ but often they are quite ‘normal’.
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 What skills and knowledge are required by adults to effectively guide and manage student behaviour?
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Developing positive relationships The foundation for promoting positive student behaviour is the development of a trusting relationship between the adult and the child.
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Applying positive behaviour management principles It is important for all students to acquire developmentally appropriate skills to manage their own behaviour.
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Guidance and punishment Guidance is a positive behaviour management strategy. Punishment is a punitive strategy that motivates the student to behave in a particular way to avoid punishment or disapproval.
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Understand behaviour All behaviour is a form of communication There is always a reason for problem behaviour There can be many reasons behind one specific behaviour
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Understand behaviour (cont’d) Adults can learn to understand and interpret a student's challenging behaviour A student’s challenging behaviour can be reduced with support, not punishment
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Applying behaviour management strategies Always follow the behaviour management strategies used by the classroom teacher and established school discipline policies.
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Three Stages of Discipline 1.Preventive discipline 2.Supportive discipline 3.Corrective discipline
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Generally, clearly defined expectations for positive behaviour will be sufficient to ensure that most students behave in an acceptable manner most of the time.
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Managing typical behaviours Withdrawn, over-cautious or timid behaviour Attention-seeking, repeatedly calling out, talking over others, out-of-seat behaviour Persistent disruptive behaviour or showing off
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Managing typical behaviours (cont’d) Persistently copies others or looks to others for reassurance, direction or decisions Persistently teases, torments or annoys others: lacks confidence, poor self-esteem, lacks skills to form friendships Regular outbursts of anger or protesting of ‘unfairness’
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Applying basic guidance principles Always be willing to start over Assess the immediate environment Respond to situations calmly and without anger Teach the student alternate and more socially-appropriate ways of expressing wants or needs
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Applying basic guidance principles (cont’d) Offer choices which allow the child to have more control over their environment. Notice positive behaviour when it occurs and provide genuine praise.
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Applying basic guidance principles (cont’d) Ensure routines are consistent and predictable. Try to make learning fun. Remind students that words can be positive or negative.
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Applying basic guidance principles (cont’d) Promote trust and respect for all individuals. Teach students to handle anger constructively. Redirecting. Ignore some behaviours. Encourage students to tune-in to their body.
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Applying basic guidance principles (cont’d) Proximity control. Encourage positive self-talk. Ask the student a question to remind them of the required behaviour. Encourage the student to ask for help. Encourage older students to accept some limitations.
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Applying basic guidance principles (cont’d) Use non-verbal messages Use positive motivation Anticipate and be prepared Encourage students to follow directions without arguing
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Applying basic guidance principles (cont’d) Be fair and consistent. Use positive language. Change your tone of voice. Use meaningful and deserved praise. Use of humour.
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Applying basic guidance principles (cont’d) Work on solutions together. Appeal to student’s values. Use praise effectively. Establish clear rules. Model appropriate behaviour.
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Applying basic guidance principles (cont’d) Choose to ignore some behaviours. Have students take responsibility for their behaviour. Be assertive.
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Using behavioural consequences Using behavioural consequences as a behaviour management strategy can help students to develop responsibility for their own behaviour.
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Using behavioural consequences (cont’d) Natural consequences Natural consequences occur as the result of the child’s own behaviour without intervention by an adult.
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Using behavioural consequences (cont’d) Logical consequences Logical consequences require the intervention of an adult and usually focus on mutual rights, mutual respect and responsibility.
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© 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: 9781442541757 Know and understand the behaviour management strategies being used in the classroom Be familiar with the particular concerns in relation to the student’s behaviour Be aware of what triggers inappropriate behaviour and what calms the student Establish clear limits and behavioural expectations – identify rewards and consequences Practice using a neutral voice and a relaxed manner SUPPORT BEHAVIOUR
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