- Behavior can be taught explicitly and can improve social emotional learning

- Current behavior management strategies in Australian schools need to update as they often rely on punitive consequences

- A new behavior curriculum would ensure all students received quality social and emotional learning , regardless of socio -economic status , background or school location in line with contemporary research into educational psychology

- Improved behavior in schools would create better, calmer learning environment in line with educational psychology that is focused on holistic and positive behavior strategies , promoting student well being to enhance learning engagement

Arguments against a new behavior curriculum in Australian schools :

- Behavior is primarily responsibility of parents

- A comprehensive behaviour education may increase teacher workloads due to additional planning

- Additional curriculum demands will displace essential academics content ( STEM Subjects like Science, Technology, Engineering Maths )