How many among us have experienced or been a bystander to bullying, sexual harassment or discrimination in the workplace? These unacceptable behaviours have a negative impact on the work environment and can even constitute a breach of human rights. They create direct and indirect costs for any workplace including:
- high staff turnover and recruitment and training costs;
- low morale and motivation; and
- lost productivity.
This course takes up to two hours. You can expect to acquire a basic understanding of definitions and examples of bullying sexual harassment and discrimination and the contemporary management protocols. Through a combination of quizzes, case studies and mini lectures, you will acquire an understanding of the key principles for the prevention and management of these destructive behaviours.
At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the differences between bullying, sexual harassment, and discrimination
- Learn how to respond appropriately if subjected to these unacceptable behaviours
- Consider how you can act when you are a bystander to unacceptable behaviour
- Apply practical steps in the prevention and management of these destructive behaviours
- Document how you intend to apply it to your personalised practice
The course is self-paced and shall be completed within a six-week period from the date of purchase. The course content enables staff to meet goals in accordance with their Annual Performance Review and to gather evidence to support the following Australian Professional Standards for Principals and Teachers.
Australian Professional Standard for Principals:
- Leadership
- Leading teaching and learning
- Developing self and others
- Leading improvement, innovation, and change
- Leading the management of the school
- Engaging and working with the community
- Professional Practices
- Leading teaching and learning
- Developing self and others
- Leading improvement, innovation, and change
- Leading the management of the school
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers:
6. Engage in professional learning
6.1 Identify and plan professional learning needs
6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice
6.3 Engage with colleagues and improve practice
7. Engage professionally with colleagues, parents, carers, and the community
7.1 Meet professional ethics and responsibilities
7.2 Comply with legislative, administrative, and organisational requirements
7.4 Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities
The course includes:
- Lesson 1 Introduction – Course Design and Self-Reflection
- Lesson 2 Topic A – Bullying (Workplace Harassment)
- Lesson 3 Topic B – Sexual Harassment
- Lesson 4 Topic C – Discrimination and Harassment
- Lesson 5 Reflection and Personalised Practice
The course includes:
- Topic A – Bullying (Workplace Harassment)
- What is bullying?
- What is not bullying?
- Guidelines
- Topic B – Sexual Harassment
- What is sexual harassment?
- Gender differences in unwelcome conduct
- Appropriate responses for when sexual harassment occurs
- Topic C – Discrimination
- What is discrimination and how the definition varies across states /territories?
- Examples
- How far can employees go with their complaints?