Supporting the Student as a Whole Person: Exploring the Connections Between Instructional Practices, Learning and Wellbeing

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Event Description

Though instructors are always pressed for time to address course learning objectives, recent campus studies indicate that there are simple strategies that instructors can take to enhance the learning and wellbeing of their students. One of these is holistic approach to address the learning needs of students. This interactive workshop will highlight some of these strategies and help brainstorm ways these can be applied in your classroom context. You will have an opportunity to reflect on your own teaching practices, and consider new strategies you can apply, many of which require no additional time or resources.  Come join us to learn about these strategies and take away instructional tools that you can use in your next class!

Facilitators:

• Michael Lee, Senior Instructor at the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, has extensive clinical experience in working with youth and adults with mental-health issues, and teaches courses related to psychosocial issues and occupational therapy interventions; as well as evidence-based practice.
• Patty Hambler, MEd, is the Director, Student Wellbeing Promotion within Student Development and Services. As a student affairs professional, Patty has worked in a variety of roles at UBC – all of which have focused on building community, promoting positive mental health, and strengthening student capacity to succeed at university.

See their project team’s blog: How Teaching Practices Influence Student Mental Health and Wellbeing