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Strengthening Student Engagement: Research from the Behaviour at School Study

By Commissioner for Children (Tas)

Date and time

Mon, 2 Nov 2015 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM AEDT

Location

IMAS Building, Univeristy of Tasmania

Ground floor lecture theatre Castray Esplanade Hobart, Tas 7000 Australia

Description

The management of unproductive student behaviour is one of the greatest challenges faced by schools across Australia. Disengagement from education is a significant problem in Tasmania, which reports high levels of suspensions, exclusions and non-attendance. Yet there is little empirical evidence to guide teachers, schools and systems in their attempts to promote productive student engagement.

Guest speaker, Dr Anna Sullivan from the University of South Australia, will present findings from her study investigating how schools develop and enact policies to support an integrated approach to behaviour, learning and teaching.

A discussion panel with members from the Tasmanian education and community sectors will discuss in greater detail how the issues raised in Dr Sullivan’s work have relevance to Tasmanian schools.



PROGRAM

Welcome

  • Mark Morrissey, Commissioner for Children, Tasmania


Strengthening Student Engagement: Research from the Behaviour at School Study

  • Dr Anna Sullivan


Lunch


The views of young people: Tasmanian students and their experiences in the classroom


Discussion panel

  • Bill Linton, Assistant General Manager - Learning Services (South) Department of Education
  • Kym Goodes, CEO TasCOSS
  • John Mula, Director Catholic Education Office
  • Dr Anna Sullivan
  • Di Henning - Moderator




More information about speakers is available on the Commissioner for Children website: www.childcomm.tas.gov.au

Questions: Ann Davie, 6233 4526, ann.davie@childcomm.tas.gov.au

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Advocating for the rights and wellbeing of Tasmania's children and young people.

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