Guides & resources

Teachers from a range of schools discuss and demonstrate how to use acknowledgement and praise to recognise students demonstrating expected behaviours and behaviours exceeding expectations in the classroom.

Teachers from a range of schools discuss and demonstrate how to use clear communication to set expectations, give instructions and respond to behaviour in the classroom.

Teachers from a range of schools discuss and demonstrate how to scan the class to intentionally monitor all students.

Teachers from a range of schools discuss how voice control can be used for different purposes and to different effect in the classroom.

Teachers from a range of schools discuss and demonstrate how a deliberate pause can be used to gain students’ attention; emphasise a point; or give students time to process information, follow a direction, or correct disengaged or disruptive behaviours in the classroom.

Teachers from a range of schools discuss and demonstrate how to use non-verbal corrections to support and maintain positive student behaviour in classrooms.

Teachers from a range of schools discuss and demonstrate how to circulate the classroom to intentionally monitor, connect with, encourage, guide and support all students to demonstrate the expected behaviours and engage in learning tasks.

Teachers from a range of schools discuss and demonstrate practical suggestions for building positive connections with all students to build trust and form positive relationships. This is key to creating learning environments where students feel safe, respected and motivated to learn.

Teachers from a range of schools discuss and demonstrate how to establish a routine for students moving through the school.

Teachers from a range of schools discuss and demonstrate how students can gain teachers’ attention to create a safe and supportive learning environment.

Teachers from a range of schools discuss and demonstrate how to set clear behaviour expectations for learning so that students know what is required of them and are better able to demonstrate the behaviour expectations.

This practice guide supports teachers in working collaboratively and developing respectful relationships with students, parents/primary caregivers, communities and other professionals to provide effective instruction and reasonable adjustments for students’ diverse needs. It’s part of a suite of resources developed in partnership with MultiLit and the Institute of Special Educators.