ABSTRACT
This chapter explores how the authentic inclusion and consideration of children’s voices in educational practice serves to enhance children’s wellbeing and provides Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) for middle-years learners. It describes how a Voice Inclusive Practice framework supports a PBS approach and student wellbeing. Children’s voice can be defined as the expression, awareness, inclusion and understanding of child views, opinions and concerns matters that directly affect them. Role-play the post-lesson conversation that Jamie could have with their mentor or supervisor about the lesson. Middle-years learners have considerable insight into the experiences and interactions that make up their lives, and this can be utilised by teachers to improve teaching practice and to support student behavioural choices and wellbeing. Educational planning includes forms of authentic assessment, wherein children can demonstrate their thoughts, views and knowledge about a topic in the form of learning logs and student journals.
