Course Summary
This online micro-credential examines the influence of anxiety on student engagement and learning in the classroom. It is specifically designed to help tertiary educators consider their teaching practice to promote the potential for student success.
The micro-credential will explore the following topics:
- Describing anxiety
- Strategies for reducing anxiety in students
- Knowing how to refer a student for further assistance.
This micro-credential is also awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsThere are no specific entry requirements, however this micro-credential is aimed at CQUniversity staff.
CQUniversity staff access to this micro-credential is through EMpower Learning.
Please note it may take up to 48 hours for your micro-credential completion to be reflected in EMPower Learning.
Course Details
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CQUniversity staff access to this micro-credential is through EMpower Learning. Please note it may take up to 48 hours for your micro-credential completion to be reflected in EMPower Learning. |
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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Undertaking this micro-credential enables staff to be better equipped to support students in a teaching setting.
Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, staff will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) to display in a professional profile and a Certificate of Completion.
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
2 hours online self-paced learning.
Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.
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- Describe the impact of anxiety on student experience in the tertiary classroom
- Develop strategies to assist students when they are struggling with anxiety
- Know when to refer a student for further assistance.
Assessment
Online quiz
Award
Digital Badge via Credly
Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio.