Course summary
As young people move from childhood to adulthood they experience significant changes in their lives. As they carve out their own identity, seeking autonomy and independence from their families and other adults, they face increasing pressure from their peers and social media to behave in certain ways. This can result in an explosive mix that often ‘erupts’ in the classroom and school environment.
You will learn:
- what is ‘normal’ adolescent behaviour
- factors that can influence behaviour in your classroom
- strategies for preventing inappropriate behaviour
- managing inappropriate behaviour.
Course time:
About 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 Professional Standards for Teachers.
- 1.1.2 Physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students
- 1.2.2 Understand how students learn
- 4.3.2 Manage challenging behaviour
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Course Content
Understanding adolescent behaviour
Course Instructor
Your instructor Hayley, is an experienced Early Years Educator, Primary School Teacher, and Instructional Designer for Cool. She will be on hand to answer any questions you might have while undertaking this course. Just click the Get In Touch button to the left.
This course has been designed in consultation with experts in the fields of education and wellbeing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will this take to complete?
About 30 to 45 minutes - perfect for after work or during a spare period. You will have ongoing access via your user dashboard.
How does it work?
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 Professional Standards for Teachers.
- 1.1.2 Physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students
- 1.2.2 Understand how students learn
- 4.3.2 Manage challenging behaviour
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 Australia'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.
