The issue of increasing disruption in Australian school classrooms

REPORT - December 2023

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Members

Terms of reference

List of recommendations

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Conduct of the inquiry
Acknowledgements and references
Structure of this report
The issue of classroom disruption

Chapter 2 - Impact on teachers

The ability of teachers to maintain order in classrooms
Impact on teacher safety, work satisfaction and workforce retention
Maintaining order in classrooms – key stressors for teachers

Chapter 3 - Consequences for students

Loss of instructional time because of disorder and distraction
Learning outcomes and student achievement
Impact on specific student cohorts

Chapter 4 - Addressing disruption

Promoting effective instructional environments
Whole-school approaches to addressing behaviour
Supporting teachers to manage disruptive behaviour
Early identification and intervention

Chapter 5 - Committee View

Addressing the gaps in initial teacher education (ITE)
Introducing the 'Behaviour Curriculum' into the Australian Curriculum
Implementation of evidence-based pedagogy and practices
Early identification and intervention
Currency and accuracy of data
Coordination of a national approach

Labor Senators' additional comments

Australian Greens Dissenting Report

Appendix 1 - Submissions and Additional Information

Appendix 2 - Public Hearings and Witnesses

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