Tracking Student Wellbeing - Key Findings from 20,000 Students
Tracks
Conference Centre Room 1
| Monday, March 28, 2022 |
| 4:14 PM - 4:34 PM |
Overview
Ms Amanda Bickerstaff, Pivot Professional Learning
Speaker
Amanda Bickerstaff
CEO
Pivot Professional Learning
Tracking Student Wellbeing - Key Findings from 20,000 Students
Abstract
20,000 students across F-12 took part in the pilot, where schools monitored their wellbeing with 1-minute weekly check-ins. They answered questions covering their general wellbeing, resilience, safety, belonging and protective behaviours like sleep, schoolwork and family.
5 key findings from the research:
• Every week, up to a third of students struggled with their wellbeing.
• 4 out of 5 students that needed help each week were different than the week before.
• Most students found it hard to ask for help.
• Using the tool, many students reached out for help for the first time.
• After the implementation of the check-in, there was a positive uptick in students knowing where to go when they’re struggling.
From the pilot, we now have an evidence-based view into the insights behind student wellbeing. These findings show an opportunity for schools to respond quickly and achieve positive results. Join Amanda at this session to learn more about the full findings.
5 key findings from the research:
• Every week, up to a third of students struggled with their wellbeing.
• 4 out of 5 students that needed help each week were different than the week before.
• Most students found it hard to ask for help.
• Using the tool, many students reached out for help for the first time.
• After the implementation of the check-in, there was a positive uptick in students knowing where to go when they’re struggling.
From the pilot, we now have an evidence-based view into the insights behind student wellbeing. These findings show an opportunity for schools to respond quickly and achieve positive results. Join Amanda at this session to learn more about the full findings.
Biography
Amanda Bickerstaff is the CEO of Pivot Professional Learning, one of Australia's leading EdTech platforms for schools. Having started her career as a high school teacher in New York, Amanda has a passion for improving teacher practice and student outcomes. Amanda has spent more than 15 years in the education and education technology fields, focussing on teacher professional learning, evidence-based tools for schools, student and educator wellbeing, and STEM education. After moving into EdTech after graduate school, Amanda has since gone on to help build and launch multiple organisations in the US and Australia.
