Classroom behavior management in middle level education: a self-regulatory approach to empower teachers and adolescent learners

Middle level education of schooling spans the primary school and the secondary school settings of Years 5 to 9 in Australia and represents an important stage in students’ development. During this phase of schooling, students are moving from childhood towards adolescence and adulthood within generally two systemically different school environments. In this chapter, the significant issues influencing policy and procedures in Australian education for the primary–secondary schooling transition years are outlined to acknowledge the relevance of promoting self-regulated learning for students during this stage of their development. A pedagogical framework is presented with key elements that guide a proactive approach to classroom behaviour management