Certificate in Visible Wellbeing

Program description

The Certificate in Visible Wellbeing for Teachers is a program based on positive psychology and the theory of organisational change that trains teachers in a wellbeing framework, language and practices that can be embedded in the classroom and wider aspects of school life.

The program is underpinned by an evidence-based framework called SEARCH, which covers 6 pathways to wellbeing:

• Strengths
• Emotional Management
• Attention and Awareness
• Relationships
• Coping
• Habits and Goals.

The Visible Wellbeing Certificate is suited for teachers and wellbeing staff who wish to complete the self-paced course individually or as a school team (e.g. Professional Learning Communities, Heads of House, a Wellbeing Team) to upskill themselves in High Impact Wellbeing Strategies to create safe and positive learning environments and school culture.

Intended outcomes

• Increased student wellbeing literacy
• Improvements in students’ coping skills, social skills and goal-setting skills
• Enhanced student resilience and stress-related growth
• Improved student wellbeing

Program details

Implementation considerations

• Target population: Teachers in primary and secondary schools.
• Program adaptability: The delivery, scheduling and timeline of the on-demand component of the program can be adapted and modified based on the needs of the school. Participants will be guided through a series of activities and exercises which will encourage them to adapt their learning into strategies addressing their local context and student needs.
• Staffing: The on-demand modules can be undertaken according to a flexible schedule. Backfilling may be required for teachers to engage in the on-demand modules during class time. The Menu provider and its personnel must not be alone with any school student or group of school students in the classroom or in any other place at the school’s premises without another educator, teacher or teacher’s aide present at all times.
• Training requirements: The time requirements are 13 hours for the on-demand modules which can be completed over the course of the school year. Optional Community of Practice Workshops (one hour per term) will also be available to attend.
• Factors to consider: There is no minimum number of participants required. Each teacher will require access to a computer/laptop and internet connection to access the training.
• Australian context: The program has been developed and applied in Australia.

Cost

Minimum cost

$1,000+

Detailed cost

The cost per staff member enrolled in the certificate, an online self-paced course of 17 hours to be completed over up to 4 years, is $1,094.50 (including GST).

The course includes the following chapters and resources including an activities manual and online workbook:

• Welcome
• Introduction to SEARCH
• Strengths
• Emotional Management
• Attention and Awareness
• Coping
• Habits and Goals
• SEARCH Examples from Schools
• Wrap-up.

There is no minimum or maximum number of participants required per school.

Schools wishing to purchase bulk access for a group of 6–10 staff are eligible for a discount price of $5,500 per school (including GST).