What is Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)? And why is it SO valuable for schools?

This is a slideshow about the NSW Framework for developing positive behaviour for learning amongst students. Originally developed in NSW and largely implemented in rural and western NSW schools, I am a firm believer that implementing the same processes and values in South Australian schools will have the same benefit to student learning and wellbeing.

This slideshow is part of a bigger presentation where terms and sentences are expanded on orally, in order to make sense to the audience.

1. Positive Behaviour For Learning (PBL) A NSW Initiative

2. What is PBL? School – wide behaviour initiative. Addresses challenging behaviours and student wellbeing. Aims to improve self-awareness and motivation to learn. Adapted from the U.S. Initiated by NSW DET in 2005 (Lindsay Wasson).

3. Underlying assumptions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dYDdBgevfI A positive, structured environment will support student wellbeing and increase motivation to learn (Mooney et. al 2008). Motivation to learn will decrease the prevalence of challenging behaviours (Mooney et. Al 2008).

4. What is the purpose?

5. How does it function? Encourages Positive Behaviour Clear outline Long term commitment Figure 1: Accessed on 18/10/2014 www.education.nt.gov.au

6. Example of a school PBL Program

7. Suitability in our context? Very versatile strategy that supports ALL students to achieve academic and social outcomes. Can be applied across all year levels of schooling, R-12. A ll curriculum areas PBL is used both school-wide and in the classroom Requires whole school commitment to be successful

8. Implementing PBL Professional development sessions every two weeks Visual signs in all classrooms and around the school Verbal reminders – from teachers Integration of the 3 key values into teaching pedagogy and practices

9. Various school/class functions

10. Evidence of Results Evidence provided by the Head Teacher of Engagement at a NSW sample school Strengths Challenges Improvements - Supported approach -Evidence based and supported by research -Structured yet allows for school context -Collection of Best practice -Looks at holistic nature of a school - People often are looking for instant or quick fix -Requires dedication, commitment and willingness to try - Must have principal and 80% staff support -ensuring we have best practice in our school -Keeping staff motivated -Having political support for the implementation at all levels including a state and or national level -University’s ensure they are providing beginning teachers with the knowledge around the essential features of a classroom and how they can develop these skills in their career.

11. Evidence of Results 2013 2011

12. Class Activity In your teaching areas (primary can group together), come up with 3 guidelines/rules for your classroom that reflect the Flinders High School values – 5 mins. Be sure to use positive language. “Always ask to borrow equipment” X “Don’t take other people’s things”

13. Any Questions?

14. References Jill Schofield 2014, ‘Positive Behaviour For Learning Website’, accessed 15 th October 2014, http://pblsupport.pbworks.com/w/page/47299779/frontpage . Mooney, M. et. al, 2008, ‘Positive Behaviour for Learning: Investigating the Transfer of a United States System into the NSW Department of Education and Training Western Sydney Region Schools’, Curriculum and Leadership Journal , vol. 6, no. 20, viewed 17 th October 2014, http://www.curriculum.edu.au/leader/positive_behaviour_for_learning,24004.html?issueID=11469 . Sample School Positive Behaviour for Learning Handbook, 2014.