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Sector/Union Role Courses Subject: Professional development, Public Education, Whole school priorities Location: Sydney Metro

Respect and consent are not new concepts in education, yet their meaning and practical application are often unevenly understood across school contexts. As educators navigate increasing reports of gendered disrespect, sexualised behaviour and the influence of digital misogyny on young people, many are seeking clearer guidance on how to respond through curriculum and pedagogy.

Teachers are noticing shifts in student language and behaviour shaped by online cultures that normalise sexism, rigid gender hierarchies and hostility toward gender equity. At the same time, staff frequently report uncertainty about how to address these behaviours in developmentally appropriate ways that align with syllabus requirements and whole-school expectations. Without coherent, research-informed approaches to consent education and gender equity, schools risk responding reactively rather than building sustained, preventative cultures of respect.

This course responds to growing demand for professional learning that strengthens educators’ capacity to embed consent, gender equity and respectful relationships within everyday teaching practice. By developing a shared understanding of gender, power and digital influence, participants will be supported to build safer, more inclusive school communities through intentional curriculum and classroom strategies.

This course is designed for K–12 teachers who are interested in strengthening their curriculum and pedagogical approaches to consent, gender equity and fostering respectful and inclusive school cultures. Participants will examine how gender, power and digital influences shape behaviour in contemporary school contexts and consider how understandings of consent have evolved within education. Teachers will expand their strategies and skills in embedding consent education, addressing misogynistic and sexualised behaviours, and fostering respectful relationships across a range of classroom settings to support safer learning environments.

9am-3pm on Monday 24 August at NSW Teachers Federation, Surry Hills

$220

Please note payment is taken after the course.

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