Wellbeing in Education PG (11975.1)

Classrooms are comprised of young people from a range of different circumstances. Their success is dependent on their wellbeing, which in turn is influenced by teachers. This subject explores pedagogies and strategies that can be implemented to support wellbeing in schools. Students learn how to recognise when emotional support is required, and to analyse and evaluate strategies to promote a nurturing educational environment. Students also learn techniques to reflect on, and develop, their own teaching practices to enhance wellbeing for young people from a range of backgrounds and within distinct contexts.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Identify factors that affect mental health and wellbeing in young people and communities;
2. Discuss the role of the teacher in influencing wellbeing in young people;
3. Evaluate intervention strategies to enhance the wellbeing of young people in the classroom environment;
4. Assess the challenges that may arise in the pursuit of improved wellbeing; and
5. Critically analyse current wellbeing pedagogies and research.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

Student must be enrolled in one of the following courses to enrol in this unit:
EDC101 Graduate Certificate in STEM Education
EDC102 Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
EDC103 Graduate Certificate in Education
EDM102 Master of Education

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.