edu5saw schools and well being
SCHOOLS AND WELL-BEING
EDU5SAW
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will explore issues related to well-being and school responsiveness. You will examine the topics of trauma, anxiety, depression and bullying to understand how complex personal and socio-cultural issues can impinge on wellness and learning. You will apply principles from various health promotion frameworks to whole school approaches and classroom strategies to promote learning. You will examine how schools and individual teachers can take a proactive stance to improve well-being.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMary Keeffe
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects EDU5ESA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Bullying interventions in Schools: six basic approaches | Prescribed | Rigby, K. 2014 | Camberwell |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically analyse the causes and prevalence of wellness issues for students in schools and assess how they may influence learning
- Activities:
- Research and review current literature in the field of childhood developmental trauma, online lecture from expert in the field, problem solving scenarios
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Analyse the influences that various challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression and bullying may have on learning
- Activities:
- Analysis and evaluation of case studies, peer discussions. Apply in assignments 1A and 1B.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Explain and justify whole school approaches to mental health and well-being and model the role that critical reflection may have in classroom management
- Activities:
- Research and review current literature in the field of critical reflection, Case studies. Apply in assignments 1A and 1B.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Evaluate school policies, resources and processes to address the well-being needs of the students and to inform and propose future actions to improve school responsiveness
- Activities:
- Access and analyse well-being frameworks, Case studies, Problem solving scenarios. Apply in assignments 2A and 2B.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
05. Examine the principles that underpin relational agency in schools and classrooms and determine how those principles may inform pedagogy and learning for student who have experienced well-being issues.
- Activities:
- Research and review current literature in the field, Critique model meeting, Zoom teacher meeting. Apply in Assignment 2A and 2B.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
Subject options
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Online, 2017, Week 33-45, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Keeffe
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 33 - 45
Twelve 5.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend from week 33 to week 45 and delivered via online.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 43 - 43
One 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week from week 43 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Assessment 2 A. Teacher's Zoom meeting"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment One : 2,500 words learning activities | Learning activities, critical reflection and feedback. | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Assignment Two: 2.500 words Problem Solving Scenario | Simulated teacher's meeting and written analysis | 50 | 03, 04, 05 |