Explore how children use behaviour to communicate their feelings and needs

and gain strengths-based strategies to create safe, supportive learning environments that respect diversity, build on family strengths and support children’s social and emotional learning.

What you'll learn

  • Apply a critical understanding of developmental theory that acknowledges children's diverse experiences and learning pathways to implement a strengths-based approach to inclusive education
  • Understand the ways that children use non-verbal language and behaviour to communicate
  • Engage in conversations with families about children's development and behaviour with sensitivity and respect
  • Design learning environments and implement teaching strategies that support inclusion and assist children to manage their emotions and behaviour
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Course curriculum

    1. 1.1 Introduction

    2. 1.2 About the research project

    3. 1.3 About this course

    4. 1.4 What will you learn?

    5. 1.5 About your presenters

    6. 1.6 About Community Early Learning Australia (CELA)

    1. 2.1 Responsiveness - how do we see strengths when behaviour is challenging?  

    2. 2.2 Scenario 1

    3. 2.3 Activity

    1. 3.1 Respect for diversity and difference  

    2. 3.2 Digital Story 1: Recognising different communication styles

    3. 3.3 Behaviour as communication

    4. 3.4 Activity

    5. 3.5 Quiz

    1. 4.1 Strengths of families and communities

    2. 4.2 Digital story 2 | Culturally responsive practice – an additive approach 

    1. 5.1 Respectful relationships 

    2. 5.2 Knowing when and how to intervene 

    3. 5.3 Scenario 2

    1. 6.1 Challenging behaviours or challenging environments? 

    2. 6.2 Planning inclusive learning environments

    3. 6.3 Digital story 3 - Inclusive learning environments 

About this course

  • 27 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content