Australian teachers will soon have access to free short courses to help them manage their classrooms and improve student behaviour, the Federal Government announced today.
The new evidence-based microcredential course – released this week by the University of Adelaide following a $3m investment by the Federal Government – will upskill teachers to create safe, orderly, and inclusive classrooms.
Studies show one in three educators lose teaching time due to disruptive behaviour and reports show that students who learn in orderly classrooms produce better outcomes than their peers in disruptive classrooms.
The qualifications, which offer teachers credit towards postgraduate study at the University of Adelaide's School of Education, are part of the National Teacher Workforce Action Plan and build on the Federal Government’s Engaged Classrooms initiative.
The self-paced online can be completed in the teacher’s own time, at their own pace, to fit in around their other commitments.
“This evidence-based, free short course will help teachers build on their skills in classroom management,” Federal Education Minister, Jason Clare, said in a statement today. “It will support new and experienced teachers and help to improve student learning outcomes.”
Microcredential courses in Explicit Teaching and Teaching Phonics will also be rolled out in the coming months.