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

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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!

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Using The Cool.org Act Framework In The Classroom - Primary

Using The Cool.org Act Framework In The Classroom - Primary

01.

Introduction

02.

A background to action

03.

The Cool.org Act Framework

04.

Tactics of the Cool.org Act Framework

05.

Cool.org resources to support taking action for Speed

06.

Cool.org resources to support taking action for Scale

07.

Stories of taking action

08.

The foundational elements of taking action

09.

Useful questions for taking action

10.

Tips for following through on taking action

11.

Further guides to help you and your students take action

12.

Reflection

13.

Congratulations

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Instructor 1

Krista Nisi brings over 17 years of experience working in education, tertiary and local government. She holds a Masters in Environment (Environmental Education) from the University of Melbourne. Krista looks for innovative ways to involve young people in early learning and school education by helping them explore, think about and engage with the world around them. She is also hopeful about the future.

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