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Support the social development and participation of young people

Descriptor | Statements | Underpinning knowledge and skills

Descriptor

This standard covers the requirements for establishing learning environments that support and assist students in developing self-esteem, building positive relationships with others and assessing and planning their personal futures.

Statements

8.1	Actively support students in developing personal identity, self-esteem and a positive self-image.
8.2	Assist students to develop sound relations and empathy with others.
8.3	Construct learning experiences in which students assess and plan their personal futures.
8.4	Support students by providing appropriate pastoral care* across a range of activities.

* Provisions made to advise students on issues of personal care and concern.

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Further details of statements and related indicators can be found in the Professional Standards for Teachers: Guidelines for Professional Practice (new window) 495k

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Underpinning knowledge and skills

This aspect of professional practice is informed by a knowledge and understanding of:

policies and documents developed by Education Queensland (including Department of Education Manual), and the school, on:
- principles of inclusive curriculum
- cultural and linguistic diversity
- anti-racism
- gender equity
- students with disabilities
- students who are gifted and talented
- students with learning difficulties
- health and safety
- child protection
- managing behaviour in a supportive school environment
- human relationships education
- active and informed citizenship;
relevant curriculum frameworks, syllabuses and program documents;
Productive Pedagogies;
lifeskills programs;
child and adolescent development, including its holistic nature;
characteristics and needs of learners in Early Years, Middle and Senior Phases
the learners self-esteem in the learning process;
cooperative learning strategies;
change management theory and processes;
reflective strategies;
mentoring/coaching and counselling strategies;
lifestyle, health and human relations issues;
strategies for negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution;
a holistic perspective on dealing with students;
pastoral care;
the design, planning, implementation, documentation and review of learning experiences that support students social development.

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