Foundations and Principles
Positive Teaching emphasises the importance of contingent praise and other factors influencing classroom social behaviour, which increases the time spent on task, leading to improved academic performance.
Educators who engage with a function-based approach when dealing with challenging behaviours, learn to look beyond the behaviour itself and understand the reasons behind it.
Students are more likely to experience enhanced positive relationships with teachers offering proactive and positive support.
The Foundations and Principles Module includes:

Please note: Foundations of Behaviour and Function-based Thinking is pre-requisite to proceed through to the Assessment and Measurement of Behaviour and Motivation and Teaching Strategies modules.
Who are the workshops for?
- School leaders and teachers
- Special educators
- Learning and support staff
- School counsellors
- Allied health clinicians
- Students who are pursuing a career in a related field
This training is endorsed by the Institute of Special Educators (InSpEd).