Course Description:
This course will provide users with a foundational understanding of children’s needs and attachment styles. It also provides information on theories supporting mental health interventions. Users will learn how to support students to feel safe in the classroom environment to enhance learning.
For children to succeed in school, they need to feel safe and understood. Sometimes, children do not feel safe at school due to external circumstances. Teachers have the unique opportunity to intercede as primary caregivers when a child does not have the best environment to receive emotional support at home. After completing this course, users will be able to apply practical interventions in the classroom.
Course Learning Objectives:
- Define emotional dysregulation and its impact on students’ well-being.
- Identify common signs and symptoms of emotional dysregulation in students.
- Explore strategies for promoting emotional and mental health in the classroom.
- Develop a toolkit of practical approaches to address emotional well-being in students.
- Recognise the importance of creating a safe and inclusive classroom environment.
- Identify methods to establish a supportive and nurturing classroom atmosphere.
- Learn to distinguish between typical student behaviours and signs of emotional distress.
- Utilise assessment tools to identify students who may be struggling with emotional issues.
- Understand the role of teachers in providing support to students experiencing emotional distress.
- Gain knowledge of available resources and referral processes to help students in need.
Course Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of common emotional dysregulation issues among students, demonstrating the ability to differentiate between typical behaviour and signs of emotional distress.
- Identify and apply strategies for promoting emotional and mental health in the classroom, as evidenced by their ability to propose practical solutions for improving emotional well-being among students.
- Create a supportive classroom environment that fosters emotional well-being and inclusivity, as measured by the development of a classroom action plan that incorporates strategies for creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere.
- Recognise and respond to problem behaviours in students, demonstrating the capacity to assess, understand, and appropriately address emotional distress in the classroom.
- Support students who may be experiencing emotional distress by connecting them with appropriate resources and demonstrating empathy and understanding in their interactions with students.
By successfully achieving these learning outcomes, teachers will be better equipped to foster emotional well-being, promote optimal learning environments, and contribute to the overall well-being of students in their care.
Resources & Assessment:
- The course provides a range of resources to support learners and facilitate the application of acquired knowledge.
- The course features ungraded, in-course quiz questions designed to assess comprehension of the material. Learners will have the flexibility to attempt these questions multiple times until they arrive at the correct answer. Although the review quizzes are optional, it is strongly advised that participants aim to identify the correct answers to confirm their grasp of the course content.
- The course incorporates a comprehensive final assessment, known as the ‘Course Test’, designed to evaluate participants’ understanding of the essential concepts covered throughout the course. Upon successfully passing this test, participants will be awarded a course certificate.
