Trauma and Attachment Theory Informed Education
The experience of trauma and disrupted attachment are alarmingly prevalent in the lives of children in Australia. Adverse or traumatic childhood experiences can include parental separation and divorce, parental substance abuse or mental health difficulties, exposure to domestic violence or the experience of bullying, neglect or abuse. Such experiences have a profound impact on the way children perceive themselves, others and the world around them. They have implications for a child’s health, development, emotions, behaviour and relationships and can significantly undermine their capacity to engage and succeed at school.
Teachers who understand the effects of trauma on children’s education, who are able to develop teaching practices to help them, and who are able to participate actively and collaboratively in the systems designed to support traumatised children will not only improve their educational outcomes but will assist in their healing and recovery (Calmer Classrooms 2007).
Teachers who understand the effects of trauma on children’s education, who are able to develop teaching practices to help them, and who are able to participate actively and collaboratively in the systems designed to support traumatised children will not only improve their educational outcomes but will assist in their healing and recovery (Calmer Classrooms 2007).
At the centre of this professional learning is a commitment to do our best for
all students and not just those who exhibit trauma and attachment challenges.
Schools that strive to be ‘attachment aware’, are equipped to cater for all students
to be successful and happy learners
Blended Learning Course: Understanding Trauma and Attachment
Commencing in Term 1 2018
E-Learning for Educational Leaders on 'Disability Standards for Education'
The Disability Standards for Education for Educational Leaders professional development is available to principals, assistant principals and other school staff with a leadership role in Victorian schools.
This free, interactive and scenario-based online learning is designed to encourage discussion and action in schools to support students in accessing education on the same basis as students without disability.
The online course addresses a school's legal obligations under the Disability Standards for Education 2005 and covers enrolment, participation, curriculum development, student support services and harassment and victimisation. Feedback obtained from teachers who have completed this training has been very positive.
The Education Leaders package currently comprises of three lessons and takes under two hours to complete. two-hour Educational Leaders package encourages discussion and action within your school about the best ways to support students with disabilities.
How to access the e-learning:
1. Visit e-learning web page and click 'Create a new account' on the right hand side of the screen
2. Enter the registration key: vic-edu (case sensitive) and click 'Create my new account'
3. Complete the registration form.
4. Log in using the user name and password (for security purposes, it is recommended that this password be different to your DET log in)
5. Access the Educational Leaders package (allow pop ups).
If you have difficulties accessing the e-learning, please contact 9651 3041.
This free, interactive and scenario-based online learning is designed to encourage discussion and action in schools to support students in accessing education on the same basis as students without disability.
The online course addresses a school's legal obligations under the Disability Standards for Education 2005 and covers enrolment, participation, curriculum development, student support services and harassment and victimisation. Feedback obtained from teachers who have completed this training has been very positive.
The Education Leaders package currently comprises of three lessons and takes under two hours to complete. two-hour Educational Leaders package encourages discussion and action within your school about the best ways to support students with disabilities.
How to access the e-learning:
1. Visit e-learning web page and click 'Create a new account' on the right hand side of the screen
2. Enter the registration key: vic-edu (case sensitive) and click 'Create my new account'
3. Complete the registration form.
4. Log in using the user name and password (for security purposes, it is recommended that this password be different to your DET log in)
5. Access the Educational Leaders package (allow pop ups).
If you have difficulties accessing the e-learning, please contact 9651 3041.
Managing Challenging Behaviours - Blended Learning Course
In 2013 DET released the Managing Challenging Behaviours: Blended Learning Course, developed in partnership with the University of Melbourne. The course was designed to support teachers to meet the diverse needs of their students and limit the incidence and impact of complex behaviours in the classroom. The course provided teachers with:
- a theoretical understanding of the causes and triggers of complex and challenging behaviours
- research-validated classroom and whole-school strategies that focus on preventative practices
- skills and knowledge to maintain safe, orderly and inclusive environments for meaningful learning.
A one day train-the-trainer style workshop will support school leaders and allied health professionals to deliver the BL Course to their school staff. Course participants will become a school's MCB Champion and will be trained to present the information effectively, respond to questions and lead online discussions and activities that reinforce learning. MCB Champions will be given free and unlimited access to the BL Course and its resources.
Further information about the BL Course and becoming an MCB Champion contact:student.engagement@edumail.vic.gov.au
Managing Challenging Behaviours – Online Course
The Managing Challenging Behaviours: Online Course is a professional learning strategy for teachers, school leaders and allied health staff to manage student behaviour in schools. The Online Course comprises a sequence of four interactive learning modules, professional reading and a personal blog.
The content of the course was developed in partnership with the University of Melbourne and aims to provide participants with an introduction to:
Participants can register for free and complete the course independently and in their own time. Participants who successfully complete the course will be awarded a Certificate of Completion (self-print) that recognises six hours of professional learning.
The content of the course was developed in partnership with the University of Melbourne and aims to provide participants with an introduction to:
- skills and knowledge to maintain safe, orderly and inclusive environments for meaningful learning.
- practical classroom and whole-school strategies
- the causes and triggers of complex and challenging behaviours
Participants can register for free and complete the course independently and in their own time. Participants who successfully complete the course will be awarded a Certificate of Completion (self-print) that recognises six hours of professional learning.
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