Social/emotional wellbeing

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.

Young girl choosing a book to read
Embed opportunities for choice making (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • make decisions
  • build independence
Educator helping child with task at table
Provide feedback on learning & behaviour (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • stay motivated
  • remain on-task for longer
  • feel valued
Two children playing connect four
Teach social problem solving (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • solve social problems
  • become independent
Student studying near bench
Provide a safe calm space for students (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
  • learn self-regulation
  • reduce behavioural dysregulation
bean bags in a class room
Provide a safe calm space for students
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Foundation to Year 6
Helps students to
  • learn self-regulation
  • reduce behavioural dysregulation
Two children playing connect 4 together
Teach social problem solving
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • solve social problems
  • become independent
Support friendship skills
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool to Year 2
Helps students to
  • interact with peers
  • participate in activities
Teacher and young students working
Model positive interactions
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • build social-awareness
  • interact with others
Teacher pointing to writing on a whiteboard
Embed opportunities for choice making
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Secondary
Helps students to
  • make decisions
  • build independence