Overview
Alignment with Be You Domains
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Mentally Healthy Communities
Alignment with Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Children are connected with and contribute to their world
- Children are effective communicators
- Children have a strong sense of identity
- Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Alignment with Australian Curriculum
- Health and PE
Target audience
- Early learning
- Primary school
- Secondary school
Target groups
- Whole class
Aims
The P.E.A.C.E. Pack: A program for reduciing bullying in our schools is a school- and classroom-based intervention program addressing bullying and promoting wellbeing. Specifically the aims of the intervention program are to: 1. Provide teachers and wellbeing coordinators with lesson content and curriculum resources to address the issue of bullying in the school and classroom 2. Provide associated lesson content and curriculum to promote student wellbeing 3. Promote a whole-school approach to addressing school bullying and promoting student wellbeing 4. Provide teachers with resources associated with the Student Wellbeing Hub, Be You and Bullying No Way.Program theory
The P.E.A.C.E Pack aligns with the general capabilities in the Australian National Curriculum. Content to promote student wellbeing aligns with CASEL's five competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making.Topics
The pack covers topics including bullying (physical and cyber bullying), wellbeing, emotions, ethical understanding, friendships, resilience, intercultural understanding, coping with cyber bullying, self-concept, critical and creative thinking, positive relationships and optimism.Cost
Program structure
Primary and secondary school program: 8 lessons (35-45 minutes).Instructor
- Psychologist
- Educator
- Wellbeing leader
Instructor training
For schools: a professional development half-day or full-day program. For individual teachers: a professional development USB outlining the P.E.A.C.E Pack in a PowerPoint.Supporting resources or materials available with program
- DVD
- Manual
- Workbook
Ongoing support
Phone and email contact with Phillip Slee and his team, and the website.Parent involvement
- Attend information sessions
- Follow-up information provided after program
- Homework
- Written information provided to parents
Origin of program
Australia
Associated Psychological Services
Program authors
Phillip T Slee
- 35 The Boulevard,Bellevue Heights SA 5050 Australia
Ratings
Summary of evidence factors
This is a summary of the evaluation or research study characteristics that contribute to the program’s evidence rating.
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Positive impact on at least one outcome for children and/or young people?
The study reported positive outcomes. |
Yes |
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Link between program description and theory of change
Theory of change refers to whether there was a comprehensive description and illustration of how and why a desired change is expected to happen in a particular context. |
Some links |
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Study design
Type of study design reported. |
Quasi-experimental |
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Independence
The degree to which the program authors were involved in the research. |
Semi |
Summary of implementation factors
This is a summary of the program’s characteristics that contribute to its implementation rating.
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Feedback sought from participants
Participants enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
Yes |
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Feedback sought from instructors
Instructors enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
Yes |
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Groups program is not suitable for
Groups the program wouldn't be suitable for or that required further research to determine suitability. |
Assessed and reported |
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Training provided during study
The model of training provided. |
Face to face, all instructors, in person |
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Ongoing instructor support provided during study
Whether ongoing support is provided. |
Yes |
Context
This is a summary of the context in which the evidence for the program was established.
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Study Participants
Pre school, primary school (Foundation to Year 6), secondary school (Years 7 to 12). |
Primary school |
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Country of Study/s
The location in which the evidence or research was conducted. |
Australia |
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Location of Study/s in Australia
The state (or states) the program was assessed in Australia. |
SA |
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Evaluation of program in culturally and linguistically diverse populations
Provider has included culturally and linguistically diverse people when assessing the program. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people
Provider has included Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples when assessing the program. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in low socioeconomic groups
Program has evaluated a diverse socio-economic population in their research. |
No |
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Developmental based adaptations to program design and delivery
Shorter sessions for younger students or activities are adjusted for age appropriateness. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in children and young people with disability and/or learning difference
Provider has included participants with a disability or learning difference when assessing the program. |
Yes |
Last updated: 11 November 2021