Unit snapshot

  • Unit type
    PG Coursework Unit
  • Credit points
    12
  • Faculty & College
    Faculty of Education
  • Placement
    No

Unit description

Investigates the concept of wellbeing in educational contexts, and the practice of schooling initiatives that support a well profession. The role of teachers and, specifically, the school leader, in enabling wellbeing is extensively explored and then applied to the school setting.

This unit is an integral part of a selection of courses at SCU Online. Each course incorporates this unit into a complete and immersive educational experience. If you're interested in this unit, we highly recommend enrolling in one of the courses listed below.

 

Unit content

Topic 1: What is wellbeing?

Topic 2: Historical constructs of wellbeing

Topic 3: Wellbeing in educational contexts

Topic 4: Exploring the impact of teacher and leader wellbeing on schooling outcomes

Topic 5: Planning a community approach to enabling wellbeing for all

Topic 6: Evaluating the impact of a wellbeing approach

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Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

 

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  • Analyse the principles and concept of wellbeing and apply to educational contexts
  • Demonstrate the link between the theory and practice of educational wellbeing and the role of the teacher in enabling student wellbeing and better learning outcomes
  • Demonstrate the ability to design, plan and present a review of a wellbeing initiative in an educational setting
  • Evaluate the potential impact of wellbeing initiatives for students, parents, teachers or school leaders

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Structured online learning

Assessment
Presentation: 50%
Report: 50%

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Study this unit in the following courses

This unit is a fundamental component of the full courses listed below, each designed to equip you with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to achieve your career goals. To fully benefit from your learning experience and apply it to real-world challenges, engaging with the entire course is essential. Explore the courses that include this unit and take the next step towards your professional success.

Master of Education

SCU Online

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