Practice series

Unexpected behaviours are often the first sign that students are experiencing emotional overwhelm. While adjustments and scaffolds put in place can lessen the possibility of these behaviours, these moments can also be a great learning experience if addressed sensitively. These behavioural support practices focus on how to coach students through these experiences, and how teachers can respond constructively.

Children sitting next to each other
Respond constructively to student behaviour
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Foundation to Year 6
Helps students to
  • build self-esteem
  • stay on task
A teacher and a student talking
Respond constructively to student behaviour (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
  • build self-esteem
  • stay on task
Three children sitting together playing with fidget toys
Supporting students to detect their own emotions from body clues
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Foundation to Year 6
Helps students to
  • recognise body clues
  • identify emotions
Teacher looking at a student
Conduct an ABC analysis
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
  • be accepted by their peers
  • feel supported