Behavioural support

Unexpected behaviours are often the first sign that students are experiencing emotional overwhelm. While adjustments and scaffolds put in place can lessen the possibility of these behaviours, these moments can also be a great learning experience if addressed sensitively. These behavioural support practices focus on how to coach students through these experiences, and how teachers can respond constructively.

A teacher and a student talking
Respond constructively to student behaviour
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
  • build self-esteem
  • stay on task
  • Three children sitting together playing with fidget toys
    Supporting students to detect their own emotions from body clues
    TEACHING PRACTICE
    For student years
    Middle years
    Helps students to
  • recognise body clues
  • identify emotions
  • Teacher looking at a student
    Conduct an ABC analysis
    TEACHING PRACTICE
    For student years
    Preschool – Year 12
    Helps students to
  • be accepted by their peers
  • feel supported