STUDENT WELLBEING HUB Discover our latest resource: Brain break bopsWe're pleased to introduce Brain break bops: Interoception and self-regulation activities for early years. Brain break bops are short, animated videos featuring an interoception movement, plus other fun dance moves and memorable song lyrics. These inclusive activities support early years students to practice self-regulation strategies. Find free videos, songs, posters and activity cards to support your students' needs. New professional learning: Interoception and self-regulationThis free online course is suitable for primary and secondary educators with an interest in supporting children and young people with emotional self-regulation, mental health and wellbeing, and social and emotional skills. Featuring expert videos with educator and researcher Dr Emma Goodall, this course unpacks key concepts and outlines inclusive strategies which promote engagement with learning in a safe, comfortable classroom environment. DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES HUB Artificial intelligence (AI) resourcesThe Digital Technologies Hub has a stack of resources to help educators explore AI in the classroom. The explainer videos offer an introduction to AI and machine learning, information about how AI systems work, and how we are already using AI in our everyday lives. On the AI topic page, you'll find lesson plans, teacher resources, curriculum links and case studies. MYFUTURE Join our last free webinar for 2023Career conversations at results time: Supporting young people’s wellbeing and helping them plan their next steps December can be an anxious time for many senior secondary students around the release of end-of-year results. This timely session with myfuture's Dr Michael Healy will offer practical tips to help you support them to recognise and manage their emotions, analyse their results and options, and plan the next steps of their career journey with confidence. Did you miss our live webinar with Dr Mary McMahon?Career development expert Dr Mary McMahon from The University of Queensland recently delivered a thought-provoking myfuture webinar: Wellbeing at work for career development practitioners. The end of the year is a good time to reflect and recharge for the year to come, so we encourage you to explore some of the self-care and support strategies shared at this session. Catch up on the video between now and Thursday 21 December. LITERACY HUB Plan ahead for 2024 with our free professional learningAre you planning your literacy instruction for next year? Are you thinking about what your phonics program might look like? The full suite of the Literacy Hub’s free professional learning on implementing a systematic synthetic phonics approach is now available on demand. Here's what teachers we surveyed had to say about our professional learning:
Be That Teacher: Who will you inspire?Be That Teacher is a joint Australian, state and territory government initiative that showcases the value and importance of teachers and encourages Australians to consider a career in teaching. Teachers across Australia are sharing why they choose to teach and the inspirational stories about the lasting impact they have had on their students. We encourage you to share these stories and help create the next generation of Australian educators! Or, if you have an inspirational story about a time when you ‘became that teacher’, you can submit your own story on the website. Physical Education: Essential skills for primary teachersAre you a generalist primary educator looking to deliver purposeful and engaging PE lessons? This online refresher course is designed to enhance your confidence and competence in PE, and help you improve the fitness, motor skills and overall wellbeing of your students. Narragunnawali Reconciliation in Education Awards Winners 2023The Narragunnawali Reconciliation in Education Awards recognise Australian schools and early learning services that are implementing outstanding reconciliation initiatives. Finalist schools and early learning services are acknowledged for the ways in which they strengthen relationships, build respect, and provide meaningful opportunities in the classroom, around the school or early learning service, and with the community. We’d like to extend our congratulations to the 2023 winners:
To find out more about the 2023 winners, the Narragunnawali Reconciliation in Education Awards, and how you can participate in 2024, please visit the Reconciliation Australia website. AUSTRALIAN EDUCATION RESARCH ORGANISATION (AERO) Teaching for how students learnThe Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) has published its first materials around How students learn, including a model of learning and teaching. This model demonstrates how evidence-based teaching practices can be aligned with how students learn to achieve optimal learning outcomes. The model is relevant to all career stages, and can help affirm, extend or improve current practices. No images? View the web version. Not yet a subscriber? Sign up to ESA News to receive news and resources for educators across Australia. Education Services Australia (ESA) is a ministerial not-for-profit company committed to making a positive difference in the lives and learning of Australian students. ESA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country across Australia and their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We honour and pay our respects to Elders past and present. ESA is a proud member of the Climate Active Member Network. |