

ProKoulu is a research-informed framework developed to be implemented in schools to prevent the occurrence of unwanted behaviours. The framework supports the development of a positive school ethos by emphasising the teaching and guiding of social skills and by reinforcing the desired behaviours. ProVaka, on the other hand, applies the same principles to early childhood education and care (ECEC) supporting the development of social behaviours and preventing the development of unwanted behaviours.
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The ProKoulu model
The ProKoulu model is informed by psychological theories of learning according to which both behaviour and emotional regulation are skills, which can be taught, practised, and learnt. The ProKoulu model has been researched and trialled in Finland since 2013 and has been implemented in over 100 Finnish schools. The ProVaka model has been implemented in Finland since 2018 and has been rolled out into more than 150 early education and care centres.

Research
The ProKoulu model has been informed by internationally generated evidence of School-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS), the principles of which have been applied and adapted to formulate a model suitable for Finnish comprehensive school education and ECEC. Currently the ProKoulu research group supports municipalities in adopting and developing the model with the collaboration of the Niilo Mäki Institute.
