Course Summary
This course will help you explore developments in social views on consent, and understand how consent education is changing and moving into the earlier years of schooling.
You will learn:
This course will help you explore developments in social views on consent and understand how consent education is changing and moving into the earlier years of schooling. You’ll learn:
- What consent is and why it is important
- The issues that stem from not properly understanding or valuing consent
- Why children need to learn about consent at a young age
- How to teach consent to primary-aged children
- Trends in consent education
Course time:
About 2 hours to complete. You will have ongoing access via your user dashboard.
Accreditation:
This course is mapped to the Professional Standards for Teachers. It is accredited for teacher professional development hours in the following states and territories:
Proficient Teacher – all states and territories:
- 2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
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
The State Of Our Nation
Understanding Consent
Consent Education
Your Teaching
Reflection
Course instructors
Janine Meadley is a former Education Specialist at Cool.org, and brings over 15 years of education experience to the table. She holds a Master of Education from Monash University, and a Diploma in Professional Counselling. Janine is interested in education that considers the whole child, so that their learning experiences set them up for success and happiness in work and relationships, and ensures they become responsible human beings on a healthy planet.
This course has been thoroughly reviewed by a Child and Adolescent Psychologist:
Niclés Bestel (MPsych (Clinical), GradDipPsych, DipCouns, BA, EMDRA) is a child and adolescent psychologist with extensive experience working in various counselling, community mental health, and school wellbeing settings. Niclés has a particular interest in working with trauma and dissociation. Niclés provides counselling and support to children, adolescents, and families in a school setting, and as a Practice Director of Aspire Wellness and Psychology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will this take to complete?
About 2 hours to complete. You will have ongoing access via your user dashboard.
How does it work?
Upon completion, a certificate of completion will be sent to your registered email address. This can be used as proof of completion and for logging elective professional learning hours.
Is this course accredited?
This course is mapped to the Professional Standards for Teachers. It is accredited for teacher professional development hours in the following states and territories:
Proficient Teacher – all states and territories:
- 2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area
This course is accredited by TQI for 2 hours of professional development for teachers in the ACT for 2024.
What are the curriculum links?
- Curriculum area: Health and Physical Education
- General capabilities: Literacy, Personal and Social Capability, Ethical Understanding
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