Wellbeing in Schools

This unit addresses pedagogical approaches for developing academic, social and emotional wellbeing in school students. The focus of the unit is on the factors that contribute to the ability of individuals, groups and organisations to flourish in school settings working from a strengths perspective. In this unit you will explore the pedagogy involved in working with school students on approaches to developing positive emotions. Areas covered include learned optimism, character strengths, resilience, flow, positive relationships, positive communication, mindfulness, self-efficacy, confidence, goal setting, as well as social and emotional development approaches such as circle solutions. You will explore these themes in practical ways related to your own school-based experiences.