Strategies for Dealing with Aggressive and Violent Behaviours

Strategies for Dealing with Aggressive and Violent Behaviours

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Year 3 - 12
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Health
  • Physical Education
  • Social
  • Leadership
  • Mental Health
  • Physical Health
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • ...

Course summary

This course is for teachers, coaches, parents/caregivers and other interested community members who work closely with teens who are struggling with aggression, anger and impulse control.

In this course, you will find out how to build empathy and knowledge around risk factors, protective factors and behaviour change models so that you can empower young people at risk of (or participating in) violent behaviours to reclaim their lives and choose more useful strategies for managing their emotions.

You will learn:

How to manage violent situations and help teens better manage their aggressive impulses:

  • What causes violent behaviours
  • What is aggression and how to manage it
  • How to manage violent situations, including de-escalation strategies
  • How to work with the nervous system to return to a state of calm
  • Tips and tricks for helping teens build awareness of, and greater control over, their thoughts, emotions and behaviours

Course time:

This course will take you 2 hours to complete. Enjoy it in one session or spread it out over a few weeks. You will have ongoing access via your personal dashboard.

Accreditation:

This course is mapped to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
It is accredited for professional development hours at the following levels:

Proficient Teacher – all states and territories except NSW

  • 4.3 Manage challenging behaviour by establishing and negotiating clear expectations with students and address discipline issues promptly, fairly and respectfully.

This course is not currently accredited in NSW (NESA). However, it can be counted toward NESA PD elective hours.

This course is accredited by TQI for 2 hours of professional development for teachers in the ACT for 2024.

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Course Content

Introduction

Introduction

01.
Start Here
02.
About This Course
03.
Imagine If...
04.
Set a Learning Goal
What Causes Violent Behaviours?

What Causes Violent Behaviours?

05.
Understanding Youth Violence
06.
Understanding Aggression
07.
Risk Factors Leading to Criminal Behaviours
08.
Adverse Childhood Experiences
09.
Reflecting on Your Context
Managing Violent Situations

Managing Violent Situations

10.
What Happens for the Aggressor?
11.
De-escalation
12.
Working with the Nervous System
13.
Calming Practices
14.
Reflecting on your Responses
Supporting Going Forward

Supporting Going Forward

15.
The ABC Model
16.
Awareness Of Warning Signs
17.
When to Report or Get Help
18.
Quick Check-In
Your Teaching

Your Teaching

19.
Teaching Resources
Reflection

Reflection

20.
Reflect on your Learning
21.
Your Next Steps


Course instructor

Jarryd Bendall comes from a long line of teachers, which is why he initially avoided this calling. Jarryd taught in primary school settings for a number of years, before combining his love for writing and education at an Education Specialist role with Cool.org. This role sees him as a bridge between knowledgeable industry experts and classroom teachers, bringing excellence into the classroom and challenging the average curriculum with innovative and effective ideas.

Jarryd will be on hand to answer any questions and help you navigate this course.


Frequently asked questions

How long will this take to complete?

This course will take you 2 hours to complete. Enjoy it in one session or spread it out over a few weeks. You will have ongoing access via your personal dashboard.

Will I get proof of completion?

You will get a Cool.org certificate when you finish, which you can access any time via your personal dashboard, it will also be sent to you by email.

Is this course accredited?

This course is mapped to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. It is accredited for professional development hours at the following levels:

Proficient Teacher – all states and territories except NSW

  • 4.3 Manage challenging behaviour by establishing and negotiating clear expectations with students and address discipline issues promptly, fairly and respectfully.

This course is accredited by TQI for 2 hours of professional development for teachers in the ACT for 2024.

This course is not currently accredited in NSW (NESA). However, it can be counted toward NESA PD elective hours.

What are the curriculum links?

Secondary: Health and Physical Education

General capabilities: Personal and Social Capability

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