At the request of our UCR colleague, Tanya Nieri (Sociology), we are forwarding the Well-Being in Learning Environment Guide to you. The guide suggests healthy pedagogy strategies to incorporate into classrooms, student activities, and student interactions. The strategies fall into the following categories:
· Be Mindful about Deadlines & Workload
· Be Flexible and Offer Options
· Encourage Breaks, Standing, Stretching, & Reflection
· Share Resources & Wellness Info with Students
· Help Students Connect with You
· Be Welcoming, Enthusiastic & Caring
· Help Students Connect with the Community
· Provide Timely Feedback & Helpful Advice
· Provide Opportunities that Promote Professional and Personal Skills
· Help Students Connect with Each Other
Positive well-being is a key predictor for student success. Faculty, TAs, and instructors play a role in fostering positive learning environments. Integrating wellbeing concepts into learning environments results in a healthy culture, achievement of learning outcomes, and student retention. In this time of global pandemic and remote learning, it’s especially critical for us to support our students with well-being practices, even if they might look different than our normal.