New course helps educators understand resilience during pandemic

Education Services Australia

By Education Services Australia
Community contribution / October 7, 2021

As students continue to face disruptions to their learning, it’s more important than ever that educators take a proactive approach to supporting their students’ wellbeing.

Illustration by Jess Racklyeft; © Education Services Australia

Teachers wanting to support students during the pandemic can now access a free professional learning course around building student resilience ...

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