Behaviour - Review

What are the 2 main policies relating to behaviour (in NSW Public Schools)?

• Behaviour support policy

• Behaviour code for students

• Student discipline in Government schools policy

• Managing student behaviour in schools

Answer explanation

 

 

 

Student Discipline in Government Schools Policy: https://education.nsw.gov.au/policy-library/policies/pd-2006-0316

 

Behaviour Code for Students: https://education.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/main-education/policy-library/associated-documents/behaviourcode.pdf

 

 

The other 2 answers are for South Australia public schools (sorry!)

 

Identify this definition

Definition: This type of behaviour requires a lot of the teacher's attention, but is usually resolved quickly and easily with minimal effort.

• Disruptive behaviours

• Inappropriate behaviours

• Behaviours of concern

List 2 factors that may influence behaviour

Answer explanation

-Teacher/teacher aides

-Relationships/peers

-Distractions

-Family/home life

-Lack of support

-Stress

-Lack of sleep

-Loud noise/wind

-Lack of stimulation/engagement

-Not understanding the task

-Lack of access to education/ resources

-Being hungry/thirsty

-Not feeling safe/belonging

-Cultural factors

-Lack of routine

-Physical health

-Mental health

What are some examples of 'preventative actions' for behaviour management?

• Ensure students are engaged

• Establish/maintain classroom rules

• Create a safe, supportive, positive environment

• Build appropriate student-teacher relationships

• Demonstrate positive body language

What example of a school-wide approach to behaviour is this?

What is an example of a disruptive behaviour?

Answer explanation

- using phones in class

- calling out constantly

- swearing

- name calling

- eating

- throwing paper/pencils/etc

- using their outside voices/yelling

- sleeping

- listening to music

- wearing a hat

- wondering around the class

How can mental health conditions impact learning?

(ps. this is generalised, and not an extensive list)

• Difficulty making decisions

• Hinders concentration

• Trouble remembering things

• All of the above

• None of the above

Identify this definition

Definition: This type of behaviour is more serious and will usually require additional support and time to assist students/their behaviours.

• Disruptive behaviours

• Behaviours of concern

Who is this?

• Roy Rogers

• Roger Federer

• Bill Rogers

• Kenny Rogers

What is an example of a behaviour of concern?

Answer explanation

- running away

- violence

- threats

- inappropriate touching/comments

- manipulations

- throwing chairs/tables/etc

- stealing

- meltdowns/tantrums

- disruptive behaviours that are highly repetitive