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In the News: 6 July 2023
Five behaviour management strategies proven to create positive classrooms by Dr Robyn Wheldall. Community contribution to EducationHQ on July 6, 2023.

In the News: 17 June 2023
Dr Robyn Wheldall’s op-ed, ‘A positive approach to lift kids’ behaviour in class’, first published in The Australian, 17 June 2023.

The issue of increasing disruption in Australian school classrooms
Consistent, whole-school strategies to create positive and supportive learning environments, with knowledgeable teachers who are supported in ongoing professional development and practice, are key to improving the current behaviour challenges in schools. View MultiLit’s submission to the Senate enquiry into Disruptive Behaviour in Classrooms.

Concerns with Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
MultiLit’s statement on some recent concerns around Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).

Measuring positive behaviour change
The behaviour specialists behind MultiLit’s Positive Teaching and Learning Initiative explain how schools can measure positive behaviour change.

Teaching for positive behaviour change
Teaching for positive behaviour change puts the focus back on teaching and learning when it comes to behaviour management practices in schools.

How you can create meaningful and lasting behaviour change for your whole school
MultiLit Special Educators and Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Jill Hellemans and Micaela Rafferty, answer common questions about the MultiLit Positive Teaching and Learning Initiative.

Book review: Positive Teaching for Australian Primary Schools
Special education teacher Jessica McLaren reviews Positive Teaching for Australian Primary Schools: Effective classroom behaviour management.

Clearing up the myths on Applied Behaviour Analysis
Kevin Wheldall, Micaela Rafferty, Jill Hellemans explain the background and research behind ABA.

Podcast interview with Dr Anne Chalfant
MultiLit behaviour specialists Jill Hellemans and Micaela Rafferty were recently interviewed for Dr Anne Chalfant’s podcast.

Learn more about functional behaviour assessment
MultiLit behaviour specialists Jill Hellemans and Micaela Rafferty explain how the principles of applied behaviour analysis can assist in classroom behaviour management, in a new article in LDA Bulletin.

Positive Teaching Workshop now available by eLearning modules
Educators can now undertake the Positive Teaching for Effective Classroom Behaviour Management PD Workshop at their own pace, wherever they are.

MultiLit builds capability in behaviour management with new appointments
MultiLit expands focus on behaviour with the appointment of behaviour specialists and the establishment of the new Positive Teaching and Learning Initiative.