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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 May 2024