Wellbeing: Perspectives and Practices

Abstract

This subject explores the concept of wellbeing for teachers, children and adolescents in educational settings. The dimensions of health will be examined, including the social, intellectual, physical, environmental, emotional and spiritual elements that influence wellbeing. Various evidence-based perspectives to promote wellbeing in school contexts and enhance student learning are investigated. … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject explores the concept of wellbeing for teachers, children and adolescents in educational settings. The dimensions of health will be examined, including the social, intellectual, physical, environmental, emotional and spiritual elements that influence wellbeing. Various evidence-based perspectives to promote wellbeing in school contexts and enhance student learning are investigated. Wellbeing frameworks along with school based programs to support wellbeing and inclusion are explored. Whole school approaches to promote wellbeing strategies that support students’ wellbeing are discussed to inform practice.

Syllabus

Wellbeing: understandings and perspectives in the school context. Wellbeing from a health perspective, addressing dimensions of health, including the social determinants of health The interplay between wellbeing and learning Social and emotional learning and building resilienceStudent belonging and connectedness, including agency and voice Creativity thinking and creative practices for achieving … For more content click the Read More button below.

Wellbeing: understandings and perspectives in the school context.
Wellbeing from a health perspective, addressing dimensions of health, including the social determinants of health
The interplay between wellbeing and learning
Social and emotional learning and building resilience
Student belonging and connectedness, including agency and voice
Creativity thinking and creative practices for achieving wellbeing
Intersections between wellbeing and sustainability
Strategies that support children’s and adolescent’s wellbeing
Teacher wellbeing and resilience
Whole school approaches to wellbeing and mental health to create supportive and safe learning environments
Mental health and trauma-informed practice

Assessment items

1. Student Wellbeing in the School Context.

2. Journal Reflection and Interactive Oral Presentation

Enrolment restrictions

Only available to students enrolled in courses offered by the Faculty of Arts and Education

Handbook

EEB222 - Wellbeing: Perspectives and Practices

Abstract

Syllabus

Assessment items

Enrolment restrictions