Using the Cool.org Act Framework in the Classroom - Primary

Hi, I’m Hamish from Cool.org.

We know that exploring real-world topics in the classroom can sometimes mean sharing challenging information and issues that can leave your students feeling anxious, upset or overwhelmed.

Here at Cool.org, we think it's important for students to explore these topics, but we’d like them also to feel they aren’t helpless in the face of these challenges.

One of the best ways to address anxiety and helplessness about the big issues facing our world is to take action on these issues.

This is why we've created the Cool.org Act Framework.

This Framework provides tactics and approaches you can use as a guide when supporting students to take meaningful action.

In this course, you will explore these tactics and learn more about our philosophy of action. You will also be provided with examples of Cool.org resources where these tactics have been applied.

If you have any questions or comments, your course teacher will be available to assist you. Let’s get cracking!

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.

• 3.3.2 Use teaching strategies
• 4.1.2 Support student participation
• 6.4.2 Apply professional learning and improve student learning

Allow about 45 minutes - perfect for after work or during a spare period. You will have ongoing access via your user dashboard.

This course is on-demand and for private study. Learn at your own pace and at times that suit you. Get a certificate when you finish. You will have ongoing access.

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

Proficient Teacher - all states and territories:

• 3.3.2 Use teaching strategies
• 4.1.2 Support student participation
• 6.4.2 Apply professional learning and improve student learning

This course is not currently accredited in the ACT (TQI). However, it can be counted towards teacher identified learning hours (ACT).

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.