Registration for 2014 MDI: Measuring Student Wellbeing 

EVENT DESCRIPTION

The Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) is a population-level, self-report survey for children in the middle years which covers how young people think and feel about their lives both inside and outside of school. This information will assist schools, policy makers and community members to find ways to create environments that help children in their community thrive.

INFORMATION

The MDI was trialed in 167 South Australian government and non-government schools in 2013, including 17 Catholic schools.

• The Department for Education and Child Development (DECD) is to run a second round of MDI data collection in Term 4, 2014.
• All Catholic Schools are invited to participate and can opt to include some or all of their middle years classes (Years 6,7,8 and 9). There is no cost associated with participation.
• The MDI comprises 76 items and takes approximately 60 minutes over a maximum of two class lessons.
• Participating schools will receive and MDI report by Week 1, Term 1 in 2015, which presents findings relevant to their students. The report can be used to discuss patterns among middle year students and identify potential influences on their wellbeing.

CORE FOCI AND PRIORITIES

•  Social and emotional development;
• Physical health and wellbeing;
• Relationships and connectedness with parents, adults and peers;
• Experiences at school; and
• Time use during the after school hours

INTENDED FOR

Invitation to all Catholic Schools with enrolments in years 6,7,8,9

CLOSING DATE

Friday, 12 September 2014 (4.00pm)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Ray Moritz on  8301 6136

Mary Carmody on 8301 6643