Boundaries And Rules For Children's Behaviour
Every school should establish its boundaries and rules for children and young people's behaviour in accordance with the policies and procedures. If rules and boundaries are consistent and fair, children will quickly understand what is acceptable and whatâ€TMs not and know that there will be consequences of not acting within those boundaries. If we are not consistent, the children will become confused because they are unsure of whether their actions are bringing them negative consequences. Therefore, it is very important for all adults working with children and young people to be fair and consistent when inappropriate behaviour occurs. If we do not treat every child the same, we can be accused of favouritism, bias and victimisation. Also, not only the teachers, but also
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Question: Question 2a
Answer: Traditional approaches to behaviour in schools often focus on misbehaviour and on children who misbehave. Promoting Positive Behaviour focuses on good behaviour and sets out to ensure that children who work hard and behave well will be recognised and rewarded in a variety of ways. Promoting positive behaviour is not simply a way of catching children being good. It should also encourage children to be 'good citizens' at school, out of school and throughout their lives.
There is a wide range of incentives that we can offer to the pupils to reward positive behaviour. We can praise their good behaviour, have them choose a story/activity (Golden Time), or give them stickers, certificates and Golden Stars.
However, some pupils think that giving negative behaviour is the only way to get attention and they feel they are noticed when they are being chastised for unwanted behaviour. If we try to ignore the negative behaviour (as far as is safe to do so) and meanwhile reward the positive behaviour,
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Question: Question 2a
Answer: Traditional approaches to behaviour in schools often focus on misbehaviour and on children who misbehave. Promoting Positive Behaviour focuses on good behaviour and sets out to ensure that children who work hard and behave well will be recognised and rewarded in a variety of ways. Promoting positive behaviour is not simply a way of catching children being good. It should also encourage children to be 'good citizens' at school, out of school and throughout their lives.
There is a wide range of incentives that we can offer to the pupils to reward positive behaviour. We can praise their good behaviour, have them choose a story/activity (Golden Time), or give them stickers, certificates and Golden Stars.
However, some pupils think that giving negative behaviour is the only way to get attention and they feel they are noticed when they are being chastised for unwanted behaviour. If we try to ignore the negative behaviour (as far as is safe to do so) and meanwhile reward the positive behaviour,