In this course you will explore student and teacher wellbeing to prepare you for the realities of the contemporary classroom. Firstly, you will be introduced to knowledge and insights about teacher wellbeing and focus on recognising wellbeing issues in the work of beginning and early career teachers. Approaches for responding to the wellbeing challenges presented by teaching work will be explored in order to build resilience in your career as a teacher. You will also gain knowledge of how to plan for your personal and professional wellbeing as a beginning and early career teacher.

Student wellbeing will also be investigated. You will explore ways to create educational experiences that promote the wellbeing of young people, focusing on perspectives on wellbeing, and professional practices that enhance students' confidence, resilience, and emotional understanding. You will develop skills to create enabling, positive learning environments whilst engaging families and communities to support wellbeing and learning. Key issues such as behaviour management, Respectful Relationships, cyber safety and role of social media in school and other educational contexts/settings will be explored.