Social and Emotional Learning
Overview
In this unit, pre-service teachers explore theories of social and emotional development that enable children to build a sense of wellbeing and identity in addition to developing resilience. This unit provides pre-service teachers with the knowledge and skills required to develop positive relationships with children. Pre-service teachers are introduced to the major perspectives of understanding and supporting behaviour and explore how these relate to behavioural and educational theories and practices. They explore the role and practice of external agencies and professionals in supporting children, young people, teachers and families.
Requisites
26-May-2024
06-October-2024
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Teach, plan, and assess and report on wellbeing including physical, social, spiritual and emotional aspects and curriculum content
- Identify the impact situational, family, cultural, and environmental aspects have upon children’s wellbeing and resilience
- Apply theories of social and emotional development and describe strategies that support students’ wellbeing and safety including school and legislative requirements
- Apply appropriate theoretical frameworks and models for responding to a range of behaviours displayed in the learning environment, identifying strategies to support inclusive participation and engagement in classroom activities
- Plan learning environments that adhere to positive models of behaviour management and include practical approaches to manage challenging behaviour
- Describe a range of strategies for working effectively and ethically with families and external agencies
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Online Lecture | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| On-campus Class | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Specified Activities Various | 4.00 | 12 weeks | 48 |
| Unspecified Activities Various | 5.50 | 12 weeks | 66 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Swinburne Online
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 12.50 | 12 weeks | 150 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Studies | Individual | 40% | 4,6 |
| Essay | Individual | 30% | 3,5 |
| Portfolio | Individual | 30% | 1,2 |
Content
- Dimensions of wellbeing
- PERMA Model of flourishing
- Wellbeing and learning
- Factors that influence wellbeing
- Resilience
- Social and Emotional learning
- Positive behaviour support principles and practice
- Restorative practice
- Behaviour management techniques
- Behaviour intervention versus preventative behaviour techniques
- External organisations and agencies working with families
- Pre-Service Teacher Emotional Intelligence
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.