Contemporary Issues in Wellbeing Education

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
100% online, On campus
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 6054
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Course ID
206381
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Campus
Online, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
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Course level
6
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

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)

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Fri 21/08/2026
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Fri 18/09/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 50135
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 10
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

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