Planning for Positive Behaviour unit (EDU202)

Off Campus:
Weekly online lecture (1 hour), weekly online discussions (2 hours), independent learning (7 hours)

On Campus:
Weekly online lecture (1 hour), weekly face-to-face tutorial (2 hours), independent learning (7 hours)
 

All students will have access to weekly lectures online. 

For on-campus students, you will be expected to attend weekly tutorials on campus, at either the Inveresk campus or the Cradle Coast campus.

For online students, you will be expected to participate in online discussions and any online Zoom sessions organised for you.  

You will need the following text:

De Nobile, J., Lyons, G., & Arther-Kelly, M. (2021). Positive learning environments: Creating and maintaining productive classrooms. South Melbourne: Cengage Learning Australia. 

OR

De Nobile, J. (2024). Positive learning environments: Establishing and sustaining productive classrooms (3rd ed.). Cengage Learning Australia. 
 

Armstrong, D., Hallett, F., Elliott, J., & Hallett, G. (2016). Understanding child and adolescent behaviour in the classroom. Melbourne, Vic: Cambridge University Press.
Bloom, L. A. (2009). Classroom management: Creating positive outcomes for all students. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill.
Burden, P. R. (2025). Classroom management: Creating a successful K-12 learning community. John Wiley & Sons.

Charles, C. M. (2014). Building classroom discipline (11th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
Edwards, C. H., & Watts, V. (2008). Classroom discipline and management (2nd ed.). Milton, Qld: John Wiley.
Cope, B. (2007). How to make a classroom management plan (2nd ed.). Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson.
Ellis, S., & Tod, J. (2015). Promoting behaviour for learning in the classroom: Effective strategies, personal style and professionalism. New York: Routledge.
Foster, J. (2025). Classroom Engagement: The Unwritten Code. SAGE Publications Ltd (UK).

Groundwater-Smith, S., Ewing, R., & Le Cornu, R. (2011). Teaching: Challenges and dilemmas (4th ed.). South Melbourne, Vic: Cengage.
Marzano, R. J., & Pickering, D. J. (2011). The highly engaged classroom. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Research Laboratory.
Porter, L. (2007). Student behaviour: Theory and practice for teachers. (3rd ed.). Crows Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin.
Rogers, B. (2015). Classroom behaviour: A practical guide to effective teaching, behaviour management and colleague support (2nd ed.). London, UK: Sage.
Thomas, J., Egeberg, H., Parada, R. H., Tracey, D., & Martin, K. (2025). Student Engagement: Promoting Positive Classroom Behaviour. Cambridge University Press.

University of Tasmania (2015). APA. In Referencing and assignment writing. Retrieved from http://utas.libguides.com/content.php?pid=27520&sid=199805

In addition to these readings EC students are required to access further required and recommended readings as listed below.
Bower, L. & Jones, W. (2009). Everyday learning about getting along with others. Canberra, NSW: ECA.
Cooper, J. (2006). Getting on with others: How to teach your child essential social skills. Sydney, NSW: Finch Pub.
Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations [DEEWR]. (2009). Belonging, Being & Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework. Canberra, ACT. https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2018-02/belonging_being_and_becoming_the_early_years_learning_framework_for_australia.pdf
Dukes, C. & Smith, M. (2009). Building better behaviour in the early years. London, UK: Sage.
Essa, E. (2008). What to do when: Practical guidance strategies for challenging behaviours (6th ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar.
Harris, B. (2009). Everyday learning about getting your buttons pushed. Canberra, NSW: ECA.
Kostelnik, M., Phipps Whiren, A., Soderman, A., & Gregory, K. (2006). Guiding children's social development theory to practice (5th ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar.
Lindon, J., & Rouse, Liz. (2014). Supporting children’s social development. Blairgowrie, NSW: Teac