Positive Behaviour for Learning

Every child has the right to learn and every teacher has the right to teach. 

        Lesson Plan: Giving People Space 

Step 1: List Learning Intentions and Success Criteria

We are learning to :

• Notice when people need some space 
• Identify what someone's body language and tone are telling us
• Think about the ways we speak and act and how they contribute to a calmer playground

It will look like:

• Listening to others when they speak
• Showing that I’m listening by facing the person and making eye contact 
• Looking to see if people need space
• Respecting other people’s feelings and boundaries

Step 2:  List a rationale for teaching the behaviour 

Why is it important?

Holy Rosary School Values: Relationships, Respect, Resilience, Integrity, Kindness.

Holy Rosary School Expectations: Safety is our right. Learning is our responsibility. Respect is our way. 

Step 3:  Identify examples and non-examples of the desired behaviour 

What would the behaviour look/sound like?                      

Examples

Kind words

Having eye contact and using ‘soft eyes’ (not judging) 

Actively listening and respecting peoples’ feelings

Noticing when someone needs space

Speaking appropriately to everyone regardless of my relationship with them 

Speaking politely by using a respectful tone

Using calm body language

Using a person’s name

Waiting my turn to speak

Respecting other people’s requests for space or quiet

Leaving people alone when want to be by themselves

Trying to notice when people are getting upset

What would the behaviour not look/sound like?

Non-examples

Calling someone mean names (name calling)

Gossiping or sharing lies about someone

Being bossy

Getting into other peoples’ faces and spaces

Yelling

Using a disrespectful tone

Getting angry at others for them being sad or angry

insulting or putting someone down (or someone who is important to them- eg: their mum or Dad)

Talking back or back chatting 

Insulting/offensive jokes 

Deliberately pushing someone's ‘buttons’