{
  "id": 8659004,
  "title": "Schools embrace preventive approach to pupil behaviour",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/schools-embrace-preventive-approach-to-pupil-behaviour",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/733700/qatar/schools-embrace-preventive-approach-to-pupil-behaviour"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Education and Higher Education in a country has implemented a comprehensive student behavior management strategy, integrating disciplinary procedures with prevention, counseling, and early intervention under the Student Behavior Management Policy and the preventive project \"Hisn 2,\" for the 2026-2027 academic year. Esteemed education, psychological, and family specialists lauded the initiative, emphasizing that effective behavior management should preempt misconduct rather than reacting to it after it occurs. They argued that schools require systems to detect early warning signs, comprehend the causes of troublesome behavior, and deliver suitable educational and psychological assistance while preserving clear discipline standards.\n\nThe initiative \"Hisn 2\" aligns with the ministry's broader objective of improving students' psychological and social well-being. It was officially inaugurated for government schools, kindergartens, and specialized institutions, with over 400 psychological and social experts attending its launch. According to the ministry, \"Hisn 2\" aims to enhance psychological and social health, foster protective factors and life skills, diminish risk factors, and contribute to a secure, supportive learning atmosphere.\n\nExperts opined that this new policy could furnish schools with a clearer and more uniform framework for addressing various behavioral issues. Hussein al-Yafei, an education expert, stressed maintaining a balance between school discipline and suitable educational support, ensuring that preventive awareness becomes an integral part of daily school practices rather than a standalone program. Rashid al-Awda al-Fadli, another education expert, emphasized the necessity for schools to differentiate between routine disagreements and behavior warranting formal intervention, advocating for individualized assessments considering psychological, social, and family backgrounds. Appropriate disciplinary measures should be objective, incremental, and proportionate.\n\nA critical focus is on the early detection of aggression, bullying, and other detrimental behaviors. Specialists underscored the significance of school social workers and psychologists, whose roles encompass responding to incidents, monitoring behavioral changes, conversing with students, evaluating family and social backgrounds, and collaborating with teachers and parents to devise appropriate support plans. Education expert Khalifa al-Mannai affirmed that the policy offers schools a unified guideline for dealing with behavior while preserving a balance between discipline and student support.\n\nPsychological experts identified several factors potentially contributing to aggressive or disruptive behavior, such as academic pressure, fear of failure, family issues, bullying, anxiety, and adolescent challenges. Dr. Hussein al-Ajmi, an education expert, stressed that understanding the origins of aggressive behavior is crucial for intervention, while Dr. Asmaa Amin, a psychiatrist, highlighted the importance of identifying behavioral indicators early and coordinating school-based support with families. The family-school partnership emerged as another vital aspect, with experts advocating for regular communication with parents, consistent guidance between home and school, and approaches that teach students accountability, emotional regulation, and constructive conflict resolution. They also stressed the importance of protecting teachers from verbal or physical abuse while ensuring that students are treated with dignity and fairness.",
  "summary": "The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has introduced a more integrated approach to student behaviour management, combining clear disciplinary procedures with prevention, counselling and early...",
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}