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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




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Participant Feedback


"I found the videos inspiring, the reference lists helpful, the format intuitive, and easy to follow. I will definitely be using some of the activities."



"Very good information on the adolescent brain and how this can create reluctant learners, and the ways to understand and recognise this, enabling teachers to better know their students and how they learn."



"This course reminded me of the many problems students face in my classroom every day. I learned several strategies to address these issues and will put them into practice whenever needed."

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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