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Promoting Student Well-Being in Learning Environments
Washington University in St. Louis Center for Teaching and Learning
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Promoting student well-being in your course when things are "normal" builds a foundation that you'll need when times are turbulent. This guide offers a menu of easy-to-implement strategies to help promote student well-being in various course stages, from planning to throughout the semester.
The guidebook is based on the idea that we can help students meet our high standards and engage in the complex learning and exploration that we expect of them by creating learning environments that promote well-being. Even small shifts can make a major difference for students. Think of the guidebook as you would a menu. It provides a variety of evidence-based strategies and resources to choose from depending on the needs of your course. There are ideas you can use in course design, in developing your syllabus, in the first weeks of class, and throughout the semester.
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