Positive Teaching for Effective Classroom Behaviour Management
Foundations and Principles
Duration: 6 hours
Prerequisites: None
Price: $250 per participant
- Soundly based on empirical classroom research
- Specifically developed for primary schools
- A reliable behaviour management system
- Increases time spent on-task, facilitating improved academic performance
- Creates a more positive classroom environment
Positive Teaching for Effective Classroom Behaviour Management has been developed to train teachers in the skills and methods necessary for creating a positive learning environment and implementing Tier 1 classroom management strategies.
Most teachers are well aware of the importance of using positive reinforcement strategies in their classrooms to manage student behaviour. Our research indicates, however, that most teacher praise is largely focused on academic performance. Positive Teaching emphasises the importance of contingent praise related to classroom social behaviour which increases the time spent on-task, leading to improved academic performance.
What the workshop covers
Positive Teaching for Effective Classroom Behaviour Management introduces participants to Tier 1 classroom management strategies designed to ensure students are ready to receive instruction, to help teachers to focus on maintaining maximal opportunities to learn and to facilitate an effective and positive learning environment.
The workshop covers:
- Identifying troublesome classroom behaviours
- Focusing on appropriate classroom behaviours
- Setting the classroom context to encourage more appropriate behaviour and increase academic engagement
- Understanding the importance of contingent praise and appropriate reprimands in improving classroom behaviour.
Supported by research
Positive Teaching for Effective Classroom Behaviour Management is based on the extensive research of Emeritus Professor Kevin Wheldall AM and Dr Robyn Wheldall (Beaman) of Macquarie University and on the earlier research of Emeritus Professor Kevin Wheldall and Dr Frank Merrett at the Centre for Child Study, University of Birmingham.
Research areas included identifying the most troublesome disruptive classroom behaviour in Australian primary school classrooms, observing primary teachers’ use of approval and disapproval for academic and social behaviour in the classroom, quantifying the effect of classroom seating arrangements on student time spent ‘on task’ and measuring the effect of implementing the strategies of Positive Teaching classroom behaviour management. Find out more here.
Who is the workshop for?
- Classroom teachers, particularly those in the early stage of their careers
- Teachers' aides
Delivery mode
All Foundations and Principles modules are delivered via self-paced eLearning for educators to complete in their own time.
Each eLearning module includes video demonstrations and practical activities providing participants with opportunities to apply and consolidate their knowledge of the key features of the optimal approach to effective classroom behaviour management. Participants will receive immediate feedback as they work their way through the online training materials.
Positive Teaching for Effective Classroom Behaviour Management module costs $250 per participant.
Bonus: Complimentary book for participants
All registered training participants will receive a complimentary copy of the academic book Positive Teaching for Australian Primary Schools: Effective classroom behaviour management by Emeritus Professor Kevin Wheldall AM, Dr Robyn Wheldall and Dr Frank Merrett.
I would recommend the Positive Teaching workshop by eLearning Modules for new and experienced teachers. The modules outline a comprehensive management approach to discipline, including step-by-step instruction, quizzes, and tutorial videos that outline practical strategies for immediate use in the classroom. This course explores a complete range of techniques based on empirical research enhancing learning outcomes for all students and assisting educators in understanding better the factors that influence challenging behaviours.
Accreditation
Teacher Quality Institute (TQI), ACT
This program has been accredited by TQI in 2024. Attendance provides 5 PD hours for ACT teachers.