Course summary
This course, developed by VicSRC, equips educators with the tools and strategies to establish, mentor, and collaborate with Student Representative Teams (SRTs). You’ll explore the principles of student voice, practical steps for running elections, and techniques to empower students as leaders and advocates for change. Through real-world examples and actionable frameworks, you’ll learn how to guide your SRT in creating meaningful initiatives that reflect the needs of the school community. By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills to amplify student perspectives and foster a more inclusive, democratic school culture.
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Video transcript
Ever wondered how to truly amplify student voices in your school? This course, developed by VicSRC, will give you the tools to establish and mentor a Student Representative Team that drives real change. You’ll learn how to run inclusive elections, foster leadership skills, and guide students in creating meaningful initiatives that reflect their needs. Join us to transform your school into a place where every student feels heard, valued, and empowered to make a difference. Let’s make student voice a reality!
You will learn:
- how to establish and mentor an inclusive Student Representative Team (SRT) that amplifies student voice and drives meaningful change
- practical strategies for guiding SRT members in leadership development, skill mapping, and effective advocacy
- tools and techniques for fostering collaboration between students, educators, and the broader school community to support decision-making and co-designed initiatives.
Course time:
This course is expected to take between 30 to 45 minutes. Perfect for after work or during a spare period. You will have ongoing access via your user dashboard.
Accreditation:
This course is mapped to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers:
Standard 1: Know students and how they learn
- 1.5.2 Differentiate teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities.
This course equips educators with strategies to mentor diverse Student Representative Teams (SRTs), ensuring representation and inclusivity across all student demographics.
Standard 3: Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
- 3.7.2 Engage parents/carers in the educative process.
The course emphasises collaboration between SRTs, teachers, and the broader school community, fostering transparent communication and shared goals.
Standard 4: Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
- 4.1.2 Support student participation.
Educators will learn to empower students through meaningful participation in decision-making processes, promoting an inclusive and respectful school culture.
Standard 6: Engage in professional learning
- 6.2.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice.
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Course Content
Student Representative Teams: Student Voice in Action
Course instructor
Jake Fehily (Programs Manager at VicSRC) is passionate about using co-design to create positive, inclusive change, particularly by working alongside young people to develop solutions that reflect their unique needs and experiences. With extensive experience collaborating with local youth organisations and community groups, Jake has designed programs and services that are both empowering and impactful. He is deeply committed to cultural awareness, ensuring that diverse perspectives are included in every project to foster environments where all young people feel respected, heard, and supported.
In his role at VicSRC, Jake leads programs that amplify student voice and empower young people to take an active role in shaping their educational experiences. His work is grounded in the belief that community-driven solutions are essential to enhancing the wellbeing of young people. Outside of work, Jake enjoys spending quality time with his dog and catching up on his favourite podcasts.
Frequently asked questions
Can I log this PD with my states teaching authority?
Yes! Our courses are mapped to the Australian Professional Teacher Standards (AITSL), and your completion can be logged as elective PD hours with your state's teaching regulatory authority. To do this, grab your certificate of completion from your personal dashboard once the course is complete.
How long will this take to complete?
This course is expected to take between 30 to 45 minutes. Perfect for after work or during a spare period. You will have ongoing access via your user dashboard.
Will I get proof of completion?
Is this course accredited?
All of our courses are mapped to the Australian Professional Teacher Standards (AITSL), and your completion can be logged as relevant, teacher-identified professional development activity with all Australian state teaching regulatory authorities. To do this, grab your certificate of completion from your personal dashboard once the course is complete.
Who are the instructors?
This course is designed in consultation with teachers, principals, psychologists, counsellors, scientists, and all manner of experts in the education field.
Cool.org's curriculum team continually reviews and refines our resources to be in line with changes to the Australian Curriculum and best educational practice, so you can be sure your learning is at the cutting edge of education theory.
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