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Ass1template 2h16 Rebecca Kuchtin 17973289 - For Submission
Ass1template 2h16 Rebecca Kuchtin 17973289 - For Submission
Ass1template 2h16 Rebecca Kuchtin 17973289 - For Submission
Part A
Description of CBM practices What data supports the description? Implication or links to the described teaching
wall
Teachers at Ingleburn Public School use a The word wall is always there for them to In the interview, the teachers at Ingleburn
visual CBM strategy called a word wall, access, so rather than coming to us, asking discuss a series of CBM strategies used to
which displays words students use often or teachers how to spell a word, we assist them promote self-determination and autonomy.
those they sometimes find difficult. in using the resources that are always The word wall is a great example of this and
Ingleburn kindergarten teachers encourage We tend to use a high flyer system, which is The Whole-school systems at Ingleburn
positive behaviours for learning through a also part of the PBL system (OReilly, 2015, Public School reinforces the school mottos
whole-school behaviour system, which helps p. 4). and common shared goals within a
students identify as part of a wider You will have some in your hand, and community of learners. This is significant to
community of learners and follows the instantly all 60 children are cross legged and students because all students want to receive
concepts of the behaviourist theory proposed ready with their 5 Ls, and it just changes their awards as their peers do. Awarding students
by B. F. Skinner. Moreover, the behavioural behaviour in an instant (OReilly, 2015, p. encourages them to make better behavioural
system acts as a cuing system, also referred to 4). decisions. This CBM strategy is also
as an antecedent, in which a stimulus is used Just use some incentives before they are significant to teachers because prevention is
to prevent a behaviour before the behaviour going out to their literacy activities, or even if better than a cure, allowing teachers to
occurs. To successfully incorporate high we are going to assembly, we will say, minimise behavioural issues during
flyers as an antecedent, the teacher must Okay, we are looking for 10 high flyers to transitioning. It is important to note that this
present to the entire class his or her explicit give out, and that will just change technique must be combined with explicit
reasoning behind awarding a given student. (OReilly, 2015, p. 4). praise, as explicit praise informs students of
p. 4).
based learning.
Enquiry based learning is a self-directed or Andreahas really pushed this enquiry- The teachers at Ingleburn are seen to use a
research based method of learning. Where based learning in the school. So we have rich, challenging curriculum and enquiry-
students can focus on interests as well as done a lot of enquiry based on getting the based learning. This is significant for
meeting curriculum outcomes. kids to really think and come up with students, as they are working within their
questions of their own about different topics, individual skillsets and are eliminating
really investigating and going through that behavioural issues stemming from an
whole process of turning them in and finding inability to grasp tasks. Enquiry based
out and hands-on activities to try to come up learning allows students to develop their own
withyeah (OReilly, 2015, pp. 12). interests within the guidelines of the
Um, [there is] a lot of time for them to curriculum. Additionally, students who are
experiment and try some hands-on things and highly engaged and experimenting find less
Summary Report
The teachers at Ingleburn Public School have adopted a number of CBM strategies from various theorists and models, such as the fair
go model, behaviourism theory, and positive behaviour leadership theory. They have thus implemented various components of these theories
and learning strategies based on the needs of students. The CBM strategies used reflect beliefs that support and respect student safety in
accordance with Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) standard four, Create and maintain supportive and safe
learning environments, as well as create a bright, challenging, respectful learning space that promotes self-determination and autonomy.
While each CBM strategy differs slightly from the others, most researchers agree that classroom management must occur on three
levels: in each individual, among the whole class, and through engaging lessons (Munns, 2013; Zipoli, 2008; Woolfolk & Margetts, 2016).
The teachers at Ingleburn are seen to use the high flyer reward systems as an antecedent, in line with preventative behavioural measures as
described by Woolfolk and Margetts (2016); Whitton, Barker, Humphries, Nosworthy, and Sinclair (2016); Goss, Sonnemann, and Griffiths
(2017); and Zipoli (2008). However, the discouragement of problematic behaviour can require the simultaneous use of several CBM
strategies.
Moreover, according to Wilkinson and Meiers (2007), behaviour management alone does not create a learning environment. The
teachers at Ingleburn emphasise the importance of self-determination and provide students with a series of visual aids as well as clear, explicit
classroom rules. While ONeill and Stephenson (2014) have claimed that controlled classrooms are built on rules and relationships, Whitton
(2015) suggests that student participation is dependent on the relationships they build with teachers and peers. This approach is consistent with
the positive behaviour leadership theory, which highlights rights and responsibilities as a basis for rules and routines (Edwards & Watts,
2008).
Additionally, the teachers at Ingleburn describe interactive lessons built around enquiry-based learning, consistent with the leadership
theory, allowing students to take responsibility for their learning (Edwards & Watts, 2008; Reynolds, 2014). This is similar to the fair go
program, which aims to create model students by creating high cognitive, high effective, and high operative learning opportunities (Munns,
2013). Goss, Sonnemann, and Griffiths (2017) have supported this view and claimed that the top reason for misbehaviour in schools today is
boredom. In accordance with AITSL standard one, Know students and how they learn (p. 1),
Despite their familiarity with these theories, teachers find that putting CBM strategies into practice in the classroom is quite
challenging (Goss, Sonnemann, & Griffiths, 2017). Thus, when considering CBM strategies for classroom management, it is important that
educators consider CBM strategies to cover individuals, the whole class, and engaging lessons, as these elements are the foundation of an
atmosphere for learning and a realisation that learning and relationships prove to be far better behaviour management tools than targeting
behaviour. My growing beliefs and CBM strategies fall in line with the positive behaviour for learning theory, as did Ingleburn pubic school.
My practicum placement has shown me that, creating a positive environment for students, encourages participation and learning. To achieve
this many organisational, social, interpersonal, CBMs come together to enable students to use their autonomy and encourage self-
Maintain classroom behaviours in a positive way using the 5Ls in line with the positive behaviour for learning model to build safe, respectful
interpersonal relationships with the year two students at Holsworthy Public School.
Build respectful interpersonal relationships Use the 5Ls positively during morning Voice recording: I will use a voice
in a safe environment using the 5Ls CBM routines and when taking roll. recording to gather data and will make note
active listening strategy. Use the 5Ls during explicit instructions for of the difference in noise levels once the 5Ls
The 5Ls, which stand for lips, looking, tasks while students are sitting on the mat. have been used.
legs, listening, and laps, is an active Use the 5Ls when concluding tasks while Lesson reflections: The goal of the lesson is
listening strategy that targets students physical students are consolidating their learning. to concentrate on using the 5Ls in a positive
movements. Students are to sit with lips closed, 5Ls can be used as a talk back where the way. I will later reflect on the success of this
eyes looking at the speaker, legs crossed, ears teacher states: Look, legs, laps, and the method and document my findings on the
listening, and hands in laps. students reply: lips, listen. lesson feedback sheet.
The 5Ls CBM strategy can be used within a Annotated photograph: Some students are
classroom in several ways, the first being to familiar with the 5Ls active listening
ask which students are showing the 5Ls. For strategy, as it is already used within the
example, the instructor might say, Were school in several ways, including negatively.
waiting for Johnny to show the 5Ls. The I will explicitly explain the use of the 5Ls
instructor might also thank the students already active listening strategy through visuals in
showing the 5Ls, saying, for example, I can line with positive behaviour for learning. I
see Johnny sitting, showing his 5Ls, ready to will take a photo and annotate my
learn. Thank you, Johnny. instructions and visual representation for the
Use a word wall as an organisational CBM Ensure new words and topics are displayed Observers notes: I will note the amount of
strategy minimising disruption, keeping on the interactive whiteboard (IWB) during times a lesson is disrupted to check the
spelling of a word.
students on task, and encouraging self- tasks to prevent students from straying Lesson reflections: My goal will be to
determination. because of an inability to spell words. concentrate on giving students the tools to
Set students up for success by ensuring Ensure that the new spelling words and topic successfully spell new words. I will later
students have the necessary vocabulary and words are added to the word wall for future reflect on the success of this method and
this goal.
Create a routine of packing up and standing Ring the bell twice two minutes before the Observers notes: I will observe students
behind chairs at the bell. recess bell, the lunch bell, and the home time leaving the room and the condition of tables
Two minutes prior to the school bell at recess, bell. before and after the routine has been
behind their chairs. Following this, the school Audio recording: I will record noise and
bell will ring and I will dismiss students one proceedings before and after the bell signals
table at a time to prevent injuries, running, and to students that they should pack up and
of this routine.
1. Review voice recordings, lesson reflections, annotated photographs, and mentor teacher reports to select appropriate data that
reflects the positive use of CBM to build safe, respectful interpersonal relationships with the year two students at Holsworthy
Public School.
2. Use colour coding to group voice recordings, lesson reflections, annotated photographs, and mentor teacher reports into smaller
categories of information, looking for patterns and contrasts such as the following, for example:
Yellow for evidence of areas that need further direction and future planning
3. Write memos consolidating key information found in the coded data, and use that data to communicate findings with mentors
4. Reflect on and compile a report based on the collected data. Use that data to support evidence of meeting AITSL (2014)
Standard 4, Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments (p. 14).
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