A study of the historical, social and political context within which student wellbeing is understood; and the concepts, theories and evidence-bases directing approaches to promoting wellbeing in school settings.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students, should be able to:
Articulate an informed understanding of current debates, theory, research and frameworks that guide approaches to promoting student wellbeing in school settings;
Identify the relationship between student engagement and student wellbeing outcomes;
Critically reflect upon personal and organisational practices in the promotion of student wellbeing.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students, should be able to:
demonstrate an advanced understanding of the changing knowledge base in the field of student wellbeing;
provide leadership in the field on the basis of advanced knowledge of the field;
evaluate and synthesize the research and professional literature in the field.