Use psychological safety to improve student outcomes

A psychologically safe learning environment strengthens learning and competency outcomes. Join Chemène for this interactive session that will help VET trainers and instructional designers:

• clarify what psychological safety is
• recognise how psychological safety enhances student outcomes and competency attainment
• identify practical strategies to establish and maintain psychologically safe learning.

Chemène will focus on how to establish and maintain psychological safety in the live, online classroom environment, but ideas shared will be useful to any delivery mode.

Speaker Biography

Chemène is a learning and performance specialist with 30+ years of experience working with diverse industry clients, both in Australia and internationally. She draws on her experience as an Olympian, coach of elite athletes, school teacher and adult educator to help organisations develop and implement accredited or tailored learning experiences that support a culture of learning and improve personal performance.

Chemène has been actively involved in VET since starting her Australian consultancy—Blackwater Projects—in 2000. She is lead TAE trainer for numerous RTOs and has written TAE materials that more than 100 RTOs have used since their release in 2010. She also supports experienced facilitators and assessors with their ongoing professional development and is a sought-after speaker at conferences and special events.

Chemène works with her professional network to remain informed of latest research and trends in learning and performance around the world.