Practice series

Effective classroom management is essential in creating positive learning environment for all students with minimal disruptive behaviours. Research suggests that students with diverse learning needs, including students on the autism spectrum, benefit from structured teaching and environments that cater to their sensory needs. The practices in these series provides teachers with tools and techniques create calmer classrooms that are accessible and engaging to diverse learners.

Child reads a visual schedule
Use visual schedules
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Foundation to Year 6
Helps students to
  • transition smoothly
  • understand expectations
  • learn new concepts
A row of labelled boxes with books
Organise your classroom
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Foundation to Year 6
Helps students to
  • access all classroom areas
  • transition smoothly
Teacher talking to group of children
Establish classroom rules
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Foundation to Year 6
Helps students to
  • know what is expected
  • understand consequences
class
Interact with every student
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
  • feel valued
  • engage in interactions
Worksheets including instructions with image on each step
Give clear directions
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
  • know what is expected
  • perform tasks effectively
a secondary classroom
Organise your classroom (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
  • access all classroom areas
  • transition smoothly
Teacher working with students
Actively supervise your class
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
  • feel safe and secure
  • meet behavioural expectations
Students in front of a microscope
Establish classroom expectations (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
  • know what is expected
  • understand consequences
Student taking a photo of a schedule
Use visual schedules (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
  • transition smoothly
  • understand expectations
  • learn new concepts