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Course Description

Explore how to re-engage students who may resist participation by understanding adolescent development, building meaningful connections, and using targeted, inclusive teaching strategies. This course offers practical approaches to create a classroom environment where all learners feel valued, capable, and motivated to succeed.



Audience

 Years 7-10 Teachers


Teaching Standards

1.2.2 Proficient Level - Know students and how they learn - Understand how students learn:  Structure teaching programs using research and collegial advice about how students learn

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



$119 + GST - Individual Enrolment


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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • Learning Objectives

    • Teaching Standards

  • 2

    Module 1 - The Adolescent Brain and Engagement

    • The Adolescent Brain and Engagement

    • Cognitive and Emotional Development

    • Common Barriers to Engagement

    • Scenario Activity - Managing Fear of Failure in Class Discussions

    • Class Activities

    • Reflection Questions

    • Reference List for Module 1
  • 3

    Module 2 - Building Connections

    • Why Connection Matters – The Foundation of Engagement

    • Barriers to Connection and Belonging

    • Strategies for Building Trust, Respect, and Belonging

    • Class Activities

    • Reflection Questions

    • Reference List for Module 2
  • 4

    Module 3 - Instructional Strategies for Reluctant Learners

    • Understanding Reluctant Learners

    • High-Impact Strategies for Engagement

    • Class Activities

    • Reflection Questions

    • Reference List for Module 3
  • 5

    Module 4 - Sustaining Engagement

    • Sustaining Engagement

    • Key Strategies for Sustained Engagement

    • Practical Strategies for Long-Term Student Engagement

    • Class Activities

    • Case Study: Re-engaging Josh – A Year 9 Student

    • Reference List for Module 4
  • 6

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

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