PB4L
MHCC's
Positive Behaviour for Learning
The Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) framework is designed to encourage students to take greater responsibility for their own learning and to provide them with opportunities to make positive choices about their behaviour.
What is PB4L?
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) is an educational approach to addressing student conduct within a school environment.
By implementing evidence-based, prevention-focused interventions, improved academic and behavioural outcomes can be achieved.
PB4L is a school wide approach that is based on the Positive Behavioural Interventions and Supports framework developed at the University of Oregon. The implementation of PB4L:
- Reduces behavioural incidents
- Increases teaching and learning time
- Improves student achievement
The New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) investigated the outcomes of PB4L within New Zealand schools in 2010 – 2013 and published the following results as noted from curriculum leaders:
- 73% less disruption in class
- 71% increase in engagement in learning
- 55% increase in students arriving on time for lessons
PB4L at Mernda Hills
Mernda Hills Christian College has introduced for teachers, parents and all students (Early Learning to VCE) a proactive and preventative 'Positive Behaviour for Learning' framework.
PB4L initiatives are evident throughout Mernda Hills Christian College’s ethos, curriculum, behavioural strategy and student acknowledgement system. The outcome of these initiatives ensures students are offered effective support strategies in order to make positive behavioural choices and are acknowledged for positive conduct, effort and behaviour.
We have chosen four values to display in all areas of the school. MHCC teachers will be explicitly teaching each value in class and in chapel. As a school, we passionately believe these values are vital for learning and life.
Treating others the way we wish to be treated and caring for others in the community, and our environment.
Being Responsible
Being responsible for our actions, learning from all decisions and making great choices.
Being Resilient
Developing a growth mindset with a never give up attitude.
Being a Learner
Being a lifelong learner is an important aspect of all educational journeys. Developing an attitude of learning in all subject areas is vital to developing students of excellence.
PB4L for students and parents
The Positive Behaviour for Learning is designed to encourage students to take responsibility for their own decision-making processes and to provide them with the opportunity to make positive choices about their behaviour patterns. This system covers all areas of college operation including excursions and whenever the student is in college uniform. Details of the Student Management System are outlined in the following College Policies: