The social and emotional wellbeing of students can strongly impact learning outcomes. Many diverse learners can find social activities challenging. These social and emotional wellbeing practices focus on social skill development, regulating emotions, and coping strategies for an overwhelmed state.
Teach self-regulation
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool to Year 2
Helps students to
- regulate their feelings
- regulate their behaviour
Provide feedback on learning & behaviour
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool to Year 2
Helps students to
- stay motivated
- remain on-task for longer
- feel valued
Model emotional literacy
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool to Year 2
Helps students to
- identify and respond to emotions
- regulate emotions
Provide a safe calm space for students
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Foundation to Year 6
Helps students to
- learn self-regulation
- be less disruptive in class
Harnessing student interests
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool
Preschool to Year 2
Years 3 to 6
Foundation to Year 6
Helps students to
- be more engaged
- focus across topics
Embedding opportunities for choice making
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
- make decisions
- build independence
Model positive interactions
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool to Year 2
Helps students to
- build social-awareness
- interact with others
Support friendship skills
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool to Year 2
Helps students to
- interact with peers
- participate in activities
Teach social problem solving
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool to Year 2
Helps students to
- solve social problems
- become independent