This document discusses the rationale and implementation of School-Wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS) in schools in Tasmania. It outlines some of the common ineffective approaches to student behavior management and the need for a proactive, preventative approach. It then discusses the key components of SWPBS, including establishing clear behavioral expectations, teaching the expectations, acknowledging appropriate behavior, correcting inappropriate behavior, and using data to monitor implementation and outcomes. Challenges to implementation are also noted.
38. Common assumptions about academic errors Common assumptions about behaviour mistakes Students are trying to make the correct response. Students are trying to be disruptive, that is to make an incorrect response. Errors are accidental. Errors are deliberate. Errors are inevitable. Students are refusing to cooperate. Learning requires exploration. Students should not explore limits; they should obey them. Students who are having difficulties need additional or modified teaching. Students who are having difficulties should be punished. Students who achieve good work deserve some recognition Students should behave appropriately without needing recognition.
44. Nonclassroom Setting Systems Classroom Setting Systems Individual Student Systems School-wide Systems Schoolwide Positive Behaviour Support Systems
76. Observe problem behaviour Problem solve Determine consequence Follow procedure documented File necessary documentation Send referral to office File necessary documentation Determine consequence Follow through with consequences Problem solve Follow documented procedure Write referral & Escort student to office Follow up with student within a week Is behaviour major? Does student have 3? NO YES NO YES Find a place to talk with student(s) Ensure safety
85. Staff review 6-1 Greeting Initiative Plus Minus Interesting The kids are starting to greet us first I’m learning more kids names. The place feels more positive On the first day the kids were spooked More people are smiling
86. Staff review Getting to class before the students Plus Minus Interesting Classes are starting quickly We forgot to plan for who would round up the smokers Kids more settled We’re getting more done
Emphasise what school teams are already doing that is valuable and worthwhile – take it the next step and see how their current processes fit into the Schoolwide Positive Behaviour Support model. Don’t throw out existing practices if they are working – there is enough space and ‘give’ within the SWPBS framework for most effective practices.
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