Constructions of Wellbeing and Identity

Course aim

To promote learner and teacher wellbeing and identity formation through the development of sustainable and enabling teaching practice which informs policy and procedure, ethical considerations, curriculum and pedagogy, learning environment and community partnership initiatives.

Course content

Students will explore the constructions of wellbeing and identify and develop an understanding of the centrality of wellbeing to learning. Students will examine the potential barriers and design protective and enabling strategies encompassing the learning environment, policies and procedures, curriculum and pedagogy and community partnerships, to inform a proactive approach to supporting learner and teacher wellbeing and identity development.

Textbook(s)

McCallum, F., & Price, D. (Eds) 2016, Nurturing Wellbeing Development in Education: from little things big things grow, 1st edition, Routledge, London & New York

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.