Classroom Teacher
Classroom teachers are at the core of the KooLKIDS program. In the KooLKIDS program, teachers are often the primary KooLKIDS facilitators. They are able to deliver the program to their own classes, with another professional in their school who may also be trained in KooLKIDS as a facilitator. Teachers are aware of what occurs within the school and within their classrooms and therefore have invaluable information for tailoring the program to the needs of their children. Teachers are positive role models and will have competency in the following skills and knowledge:
- show an understanding of the KooLKIDS model
- demonstrate understanding of the content and competence in teaching the 13 sessions
- demonstrate a capacity to work across ability levels
- demonstrate a capacity to be flexible with the materials and adapt the program to suit the particular classes and children with whom they are working
The training workshop covers topics such as the KooLKIDS model, emotion regulation, social emotional learning, emotions, learning and the brain, early intervention, cognitive behavioural strategies, life-mapping, role-playing, and content specific work.
The teacher will have access to all of the KooLKIDS resources including a fully scripted facilitator's script to refer to throughout the sessions.