Positive Behaviour For Learning

 

The Equity Awareness Project must begin with the clear establishment of Tier 1 Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) (PBIS in USA). "Tier 1 systems, data, and practices impact everyone across all settings. They establish the foundation for delivering regular, proactive support and preventing unwanted behaviors. Tier 1 emphasises prosocial skills and expectations by teaching and acknowledging appropriate student behavior. Teams, data, consistent policies, professional development, and evaluation are essential components for these practices to work effectively.

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The core principles guiding Tier 1 PBIS include the understanding that we can and should:The core principles guiding Tier 1 PBIS include the understanding that we can and should:

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• Establish 3-5 agreed goals in consultation with the community, parents, staff and children

• Effectively teach all students behaviour

• Intervene early before unwanted behaviours escalate

• Use researched-based, scientifically validated interventions whenever possible

• Monitor student progress

• Use behaviour data to make decisions

 

A school’s Tier 1 team determines how to acknowledge students positively for doing appropriate behaviors. Schools adopt a token system in addition to offering specific praise when students do what’s expected. No matter the system, it should be:

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Linked to school wide expectations

Used in and out of the classroom

Used buy 90% of all school staff

Available to all students in the school."

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(PBIS, 2019)

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Continuation in Tier 2 and 3 within the project is necessary to support the equity knowledge development. Although evidence suggests Tier 3 is a myth and only being established in New Zealand (Fox, 2018)