Hellison's 5 levels of behaviour

Hellison’s Levels of Behaviour

Level  0 

Irresponsible

• Blames and abuses others

• Calls other students names

• Disruptive - vocally loud

• Uses put downs

• Pushes and shoves others

• Inattentive during instructions

• Frequently off task

• Does not abide by the rules

Level 1

Self control (respect)

• Practices tasks but is easily distracted

• Minimal involvement - willing to sit and do nothing

• Participates without blaming or abusing others

• Requires teacher supervision to complete the tasks

• Often non productive

• Listens to instructions

Level 2

Involvement (participation)

• Is actively involved in activities

• Genuinely interested in learning

• Avoids disturbing others

• Tries new things without complaining ‘gives it a go’

• Helps set up equipment and tidies up afterwards

• Tries hard, is honest and abides by the rules 

Level 3

Self responsibility (self direction)

• Undertakes to learn and practice skills without supervision

• Sets and works towards achieving goals

• Makes sure that they return the equipment 

• Always prepared for activities

• Does not need direct supervision

• Makes own decisions about their learning - self motivated

• Works cooperatively in group situations 

Level 4

Caring

• Cares for and respects others

• Listens to and is sensitive to the needs of others

• Encourages and assists others

• Demonstrates good teamwork during activities

• Will work without rewards