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Wellbeing and Behaviour in Education Specialisation

Code SPAASP

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About this Specialisation

The Behaviour and Wellbeing specialisation within the Graduate Certificate of Education has been developed in conjunction with practising teachers and professionals working with at risk youth.

The specialisation offers an opportunity for teachers and those engaged in education, to further develop skills, knowledge and understanding of behaviour, trauma, resilience and positive psychology. The specialisation is practical and focuses on developing skills in working with young people, especially those from trauma backgrounds, with a view to supporting them on pathways to responsibility. The unitset offers in-service teachers and those working with youth an opportunity to critically assess current trends in behavior management, challenge personal and system wide assumptions about student behaviour, as well as enhance skills in dealing with challenging behaviours and trauma whilst building resilience and wellbeing, within a diverse range of educative contexts.

Code

SPAASP

Availability & Campus

Location Availability
City Campus
Joondalup
South West
Sri Lanka
Online
= Available

Details

Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
EDU6150Supportive Learning Environments20
EDU6151Positive Education and Wellbeing20
EDU6152Trauma Informed Practice20

For more detailed unit information for this Specialisation take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Student handbook

Notes

Learning Outcomes

  1. Critically apply educational theories and evidence-based research in a specialised area to contribute to inclusive and culturally responsive practice.
  2. Design innovative responses to complex educational challenges by applying contemporary knowledge and evaluating their potential impact locally and globally.
  3. Apply independence, adaptability, and professional judgement to support ongoing development and career growth.
  4. Communicate complex educational ideas effectively across diverse modes and for varied purposes, employing digital technologies ethically.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

Graduates will be suitable for careers in a variety of positions ranging from work as teachers in school classrooms, school coordinators and principals, curriculum and policy advisers in departments of education and as advisers to government and other policy makers.

This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses

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