Course overview
Wellbeing is increasingly seen as a significant issue in educational settings. Schools and school systems are being challenged to improve the quality of care offered to students. This course focuses on contemporary issues in education from around the world. Students will explore current developments and trends in wellbeing science and its impact on schools and schooling. Students will also analyse and evaluate how wellbeing education can help to create flourishing communities. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have critical knowledge and understanding of current themes of wellbeing literature and be able to critique wellbeing interventions.
Course learning outcomes
- Analyse and evaluate contemporary issues in wellbeing education.
- Analyse and evaluate how wellbeing education creates flourishing communities.
- Compare and contrast the efficacy of different wellbeing approaches to creating positive wellbeing outcomes.* Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST)