Teenagers testing boundaries is often seen as being due to defiance, bad judgement, or bad parenting. There are more effective ways to improve behaviour in schools.
- Associate Professor, School of Educational Psychology and Inclusion, Monash University
A Senate inquiry has found Australian students need specific instruction in how to behave.
A major international report says the “disciplinary climate” in Australian schools is among the “least favourable” in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
There are a number of evidence based practices that have shown to dramatically reduce challenging student behaviour at school. Here are five of them.
Online learning can create problems for students, particularly those with disabilities, unless platforms and content are designed with accessibility and inclusion in mind.
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