Student Wellbeing: Current Approaches (EDUC90258)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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;
  • Assess the current research on the relationship between student engagement and student wellbeing outcomes; and
  • Critically reflect upon personal and organisational practices in the promotion of student wellbeing.

Generic skills

Critical reasoning and thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Evidence based decision making

Active and participatory citizenship.

Last updated: 10 February 2024