Preventing and Healing Domestic Violence - Learning Outcomes

Understanding Domestic Violence and Abuse

Cultural and Social Contexts

Support Systems and Resources

Recovery and Empowerment

Preventing and Healing Domestic Violence - Lesson Summary

In this module, you will learn about domestic violence and its forms and signs. Explore the cultural, social, and gender contexts and understand the impact on victims and children. Discover support systems, legal assistance, and prevention strategies. Gain insights into recovery, empowerment, and building resilient communities.

Domestic Violence and Abuse Awareness - Assessment

Gain a comprehensive understanding of domestic violence dynamics and support strategies in this free online course.

Domestic Violence and Abuse Awareness

Are you ready to challenge your understanding of domestic violence and explore deep insights into its roots, impact, and recovery? Dive into a comprehensive exploration that unpacks everything from the basic dynamics of abuse to global responses and empowerment strategies. This journey will not only educate but also empower you to recognize, respond, and advocate effectively against domestic violence, fostering safer, healthier communities.

Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Student Development

Developmental Trends

Lesson Summary

This module differentiates between learning and development and outlines ways that students' development is relevant to teachers. You will be introduced to different developmental models such as the staircase model and the kaleidoscope model of development.

Trends in Height and Weight

The Effects of Puberty

Development of Motor Skills

Health and Illness

You will learn about puberty and the types of physical changes that occur during puberty. You will be introduced to trends in the height and weight in students, and factors that contribute to a rise in obesity levels. The module also describes the importance of developing motor skills in young children.

Jean Piaget’s Theory

The Sensorimotor Stage

The Preoperational Stage

The Concrete Operational Stage

The Formal Operational Stage

This module introduces the work of the famous Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget who developed the four stage cognitive development theory. The module outlines the ages at which each of Piaget's stages occur and  describes each of the four stages in detail.

Introduction to Social Development

Erik Erikson’s Theory

Abraham Maslow’s Theory

This module introduces research into social development such as Erikson's eight stage model of social development. You will learn how changes in social development affect student behaviour in the classroom.

Introduction to Moral Development

Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory

Carol Gilligan's Theory

Character Education

You will learn how to distinguish between morality and moral development, and between morality of justice and morality of care. The module introduces the work theorists such as Kolberg and his theory of moral development, and Gilligan's theory of moral development.

Introduction to Student Diversity

Individual Learning Styles

Multiple Intelligences

Gifted and Talented Students

This module introduces the concept of individual learning styles in students. You will learn how to distinguish between field dependence and field independence, and between the two cognitive styles of impulsivity and reflectivity.

Introduction to Gender Differences

Physical Differences in Gender Roles

Social, Academic and Cognitive Difference in Gender Roles

This module describes ways that gender differences affect students in day-to-day classroom life, and what are the implications of gender differences in the classroom. You will learn about differences in the way that boys and girls usually socially interact, and how teachers can influence gender roles.

Introduction to Cultural Differences

Cultural Differences in Language

Cultural Differences in Attitudes and Beliefs

Accommodating Cultural Diversity

You will learn about bilingualism and compare and contrast the two second language teaching techniques - total immersion and additive approach. The module helps you identify what a culture is and how language is used differently across various cultures.

Understanding Student Development and Diversity Assessment

Learn how to improve teaching and instructional methods with this student development and diversity training course.

Understanding Student Development and Diversity

Alison's free online Student Development and Diversity training course will give you a solid grasp of the main development factors involved in student growth. To be an effective instructor or teacher, one must have a good understanding of student development and student diversity. With this course, you will take an in-depth look at the physical, cognitive, social, and moral development of students, which you can then put into practical use.

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