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Course Description

This course shows how to embed simple, time-efficient SEL strategies into everyday secondary teaching without disrupting curriculum flow. Learn to identify high-stress moments in lessons and respond with practical routines like check-ins, movement breaks, and peer connection activities. Designed for busy subject-based classrooms, the course includes adaptable examples and a planning tool to support students’ wellbeing and engagement across Years 7–12.



Audience

Secondary 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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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • Learning Objectives

    • Teaching Standards

  • 2

    Module 1 – Why SEL Matters in the Secondary Classroom

    • Introduction

    • Adolescence and Emotional Regulation

    • Adolescent Brain Development

    • Interpreting Behaviour Through an SEL Lens

    • The Role of Teachers in SEL

    • What SEL Supports

    • Why ‘Micro-Moments’ Work in Secondary

    • Teacher Resource – Stress Points Mapping

    • Reflection Question
  • 3

    Module 2 – Matching Strategies to Subject Moments

    • Introduction

    • Video - 5 Steps to Wellbeing

    • Subject-Based SEL: What It Looks Like in Practice

    • Adapting SEL for Different Subjects

    • Key SEL Micro-Strategies That Work Across Subjects

    • Adapting SEL for Diverse Needs

    • Subject Spotlight: Mini SEL in Action

    • SEL in the Digital Age

    • Scenario Activity

    • Troubleshooting SEL Routines
  • 4

    Module 3 – Planning for Practice

    • Introduction

    • Why Consistency Matters

    • Where SEL fits in a busy week

    • Subject Spotlight: Mini SEL in Action

    • Teacher Resource – Plan Your Mini SEL Routine

    • Reflection Question

    • Wrap Up

    • Reference List
  • 5

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

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