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Course Description

Classroom behaviour can range from mildly distracting to highly disruptive, and knowing how to respond makes all the difference. In this practical course, presenters Glen Pearsall and Miles Campbell share strategies and real-world examples for addressing a wide spectrum of behaviours — from low-level off-task moments to argumentative and high-level challenges.


Teachers will also have the chance to practise their responses with AI chatbot students — such as Aanya the Distractible, Demand Avoidant Kevin, and their friends — who recreate common classroom personalities in realistic scenarios. This interactive approach provides a safe space to test strategies, reflect on choices, and build confidence in managing behaviour effectively.


By combining expert guidance with hands-on practice, this course equips teachers to foster calm, positive, and productive learning environments.




Audience

Primary and Secondary Teachers


Teaching Standards

4.3.2 Proficient Level - Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments - Manage challenging behaviour:  Manage challenging behaviour by establishing and negotiating clear expectations with students, and address discipline issues promptly, fairly and respectfully

4.1.2 Proficient Level - Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments - Support student participation:  Establish and implement inclusive and positive interactions to engage and support all students in classroom activities





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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome to the Course

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • Learning Objectives

    • Teaching Standards

  • 2

    Part 1 : Addressing Low-Level Off Task Behaviour

    • Lesson 1.1 - Introduction - Respond, Don't React

    • Practice 1 - First experience with AI Virtual Student Chatbot

    • Resource Download 1 - Teacher Resource - Addressing Low-Level Off Task Behaviour

    • Lesson 1.2 - Examples of Off Task Behaviour

    • Lesson 1.3 - On Task Praise

    • Lesson 1.4 - Proximity, Cross Praise and the Bill Rogers Hand

    • Lesson 1.5 - Video Examples of Techniques in Action

    • Practice 2 - Practise Proximity with Aanya the Distractible

    • Lesson 1.6 - Verbal Interventions

    • Lesson 1.7 - Verbal Interventions and Conclusion

    • Reflection - Part 1

  • 3

    Part 2: Dealing with Argumentative Behaviour

    • Lesson 2.1 - Introduction - Avoiding the Argument Trap

    • Resource Download 2 - Teacher Resource - Dealing with Argumentative Behaviour

    • Lesson 2.2 - Redirection Pivots

    • Practice 3 - Practise Redirection Pivots with Aanya the Distractible

    • Lesson 2.3 - Partial Agreement

    • Practice 4 - Practise Partial Agreement with Denying Dani

    • Lesson 2.4 - Reframing Pivots

    • Practice 5 - Practise Reframing Pivots with Abed the Argumentative

    • Lesson 2.5 - Reframing Pivots Part II

    • Practice 6 - Practise spotting the premise with Abed the Argumentative

    • Lesson 2.7 - Wrap Up

    • Reflection - Part 2

  • 4

    Part 3: Addressing Higher Level Behaviours

    • Lesson 3.1 - Introduction - Higher Level Off-Task Behaviour

    • Resource Download 3 - Teacher Resource - Addressing Higher Level Behaviours

    • Lesson 3.2 - Directed Choice - Part 1

    • Practice 7 - Practise Directed Choice with Abed the Argumentative

    • Lesson 3.3 - Directed Choice - Part 2

    • Practice 8 - Practise Directed Choice with Abed the Argumentative - Round 2

    • Lesson 3.4 - Reluctant Rachel and Directed Choice

    • Practice 9 - Practise Directed Choice with Reluctant Rachel

    • Lesson 3.5 - Declarative Language

    • Lesson 3.6 - Using Declarative Language

    • Lesson 3.7 - Dealing with Kevin's Demand Avoidance

    • Practice 10 - Practise with Demand Avoidant Kevin - Mastering the Calm Response

    • Lesson 3.8 - Functional Behaviour Analysis - Introduction

    • Lesson 3.9 - Functional Behaviour Analysis - in Action

    • Lesson 3.10 - ABC Analysis

    • Lesson 3.11 - Autonomy and Trauma

    • Reflection - Part 3

    • Lesson 3.12 - Conclusion

  • 5

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

Presenters

Glen Pearsall

Glen Pearsall

Glen Pearsall was a Leading Teacher at Eltham High School and a Board member of the Curriculum Assessment Authority. Glen is the co-author of Literature for Life and Work Right and the author of Classroom Dynamics and the best-selling And Gladly Teach. He works throughout Australia as an educational consultant, specialising in classroom management, engagement and workload reduction strategies for teachers. He has a particular interest in the work of graduate and pre-service teachers and has worked as a seminar leader and research fellow at the Centre for Youth Research. Glen's ebook The Top Ten Strategic Questions for Teachers has just been translated into Khmer for Cambodian teachers.
Miles Campbell

Miles Campbell

Spanning nearly three decades in the education sector, my career has shifted from teaching Design and Technology to leading educational development as the Founder and CEO of Teacher Training Australia (TTA), a key provider of professional development for Australian teachers.

Past to Present:
• Moved from working as a professional engineer to focusing on education.
• Co-founded designability.com.au, to support design education in Australia.
• Founded and developed TTA into a highly regarded professional development business supporting Australian teachers.

Current Work:
• CEO of TTA
• Developing AI courses to support teachers for TTA.
• Collaborating on AI projects related to teacher professional development.

Student AI Chatbot Project:
• Currently working with Glen Pearsall developing courses that use AI-driven student chatbots, designed to support teachers to practice classroom management by simulating interactions with virtual students. This approach gives teachers a safe space to build their skills in managing challenging student behaviours.

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