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Course Description

This course empowers secondary teachers with the knowledge and tools to effectively support students experiencing anxiety. Participants will explore the causes and symptoms of adolescent anxiety, understand its impact on learning and behaviour, and learn evidence-based strategies to foster emotional regulation, resilience, and self-efficacy. Teachers will develop practical skills to create supportive and inclusive classroom environments that empower all students to thrive academically and emotionally.



Audience

Secondary School Teachers 


Teaching Standards

4.1.2 Proficient Level - Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments - Support student participation:  Establish and implement inclusive and positive interactions to engage and support all students in classroom activities




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Participant Feedback


"This was a highly informative and practical course. I was reassured that I am generally using many of the strategies already in my classes, plus I learned a few more."



"Able to complete the modules at a good pace with a variety of videos, reading text and diagrams. Interactive questions consolidated content and useful resources for me to use."



"Great resources, practical suggestions and helpful insights from professionals."

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • Learning Objectives

    • Teaching Standards

  • 2

    Module 1 – Adolescent Anxiety: Causes Symptoms and the Need for Early Intervention

    • Introduction

    • Understanding Anxiety in Adolescents

    • Hormonal Changes

    • Gender Differences in Adolescent Anxiety

    • Social Pressures

    • Academic Demands

    • Common Symptoms

    • Scenario Activity - Recognising Anxiety Under the Surface

    • Differentiating Stress from an Anxiety Disorder

    • The Role of Early Intervention

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 1
  • 3

    Module 2 – The Impact of Anxiety on Learning and Behaviour

    • Introduction

    • How Anxiety Affects Learning

    • Academic Performance

    • Problem-Solving

    • How Anxiety Affects Behaviour

    • Oppositional or Disruptive Behaviour

    • Absenteeism

    • Teacher Activity - Case Studies

    • Reference List for Module 2
  • 4

    Module 3 – Strategies to Support Anxious Students

    • Introduction

    • Cognitive-Behavioural Techniques for the Classroom

    • Mindfulness Practices

    • Emotional Regulation Strategies

    • Practising Self-Compassion

    • Creating a Predictable and Supportive Environment – Part 1

    • Creating a Predictable and Supportive Environment – Part 2

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 3
  • 5

    Module 4 – Building Resilience and Self-Efficacy in Students

    • Introduction

    • Defining Resilience and Self-Efficacy

    • Strengthening Teacher-Student Relationships

    • Practical Strategies to Build Resilience – SMART Goals

    • Practical Strategies to Build Resilience – Self-Monitoring

    • Practical Strategies to Build Resilience – Encouraging Risk-Taking in a Safe Environment

    • Practical Strategies to Build Resilience – Celebrating Effort over Outcomes

    • Promoting Self-Efficacy

    • Providing Opportunities for Autonomy and Decision-Making

    • Teacher Activity – Supporting Self-Efficacy in the Classroom

    • Teacher Activity - Example Responses

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 4
  • 6

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

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