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Students recognise the unique features of different types of online interactions and mediums, and how these impact on our own emotional responses and those of others. They consider the impact of past and present decisions on people, communities and environments, and develop social responsibility through understanding, empathy and respect for others. Students develop a range of skills and behaviours to recognise and regulate emotions, establish and build positive relationships, make responsible decisions, work effectively in teams, handle challenging situations constructively, and develop leadership skills, in online and offline contexts.
Typically by the end of Year 8, students:
Recognise emotions
reflect critically on their emotional responses to challenging situations in a wide range of learning, social and work-related contexts
Express emotions appropriately
consider control and justify their emotional responses, in expressing their opinions, beliefs, values, questions and choices
Become confident, resilient and adaptable
evaluate, rethink and refine approaches to tasks to take account of unexpected or difficult situations and safety considerations
Typically by the end of Year 8, students:
Recognise emotions
examine influences on and consequences of their emotional responses in learning, social and work related contexts
Express emotions appropriately
forecast the consequences of expressing emotions inappropriately and devise measures to regulate behaviour
Communicate effectively
analyse enablers of and barriers to effective verbal, nonverbal and digital communication
Typically by the end of Year 8, students:
Become confident, resilient and adaptable
assess, adapt and modify personal and safety strategies and plans, and revisit tasks with renewed confidence
Typically by the end of Year 8, students:
Communicate effectively
analyse enablers of and barriers to effective verbal, nonverbal and digital communication