What is PBL?
PBL Stands for Positive Behaviours for Learning (PBL). It is a framework that schools use to get everyone- students, staff, families and the school community on the same page to create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. PBL is an international evidence-based whole school process which can be implemented in any school setting to support students.
What does PBL Involve?
Neville Bonner started PBL in 2022. To start the school developed clear expectations and rules that use positive language, for example 'walk' instead of 'don't run'. This was done for all areas across the school. Students, staff and parents were involved in this process. Once everyone agreed to these expectations, a system is designed to acknowledge students for following the expectations. Each school community decides how they would like to do this. Here at Neville Bonner we hand our our safe, respectful, learner tokens and once the tubes are full have a whole school celebration. Students are acknowledged when they reach a certain level of tokens with bronze, silver and gold certificates.
What are the benefits of PBL?
When PBL is implemented well, teachers and students have more time to focus on relationships and classroom instruction. Students and staff benefit from:
- Increased time focused on instruction
- Improved social emotional wellbeing
- Positive and respectful relationships among students and staff
- Reduced inappropriate behaviour
A predictable learning environment where staff and students know what to expect