Wellbeing Approaches and Frameworks

This subject concerns the historical, cultural, social and political contexts in which wellbeing is understood and the concepts, theories and diverse research informing how wellbeing is promoted in educational settings. Students will review and critique current wellbeing models and frameworks used in promoting learner, educator and community wellbeing from early childhood to post-compulsory educational settings. Students will investigate diverse social, public health, psychological, critical and philosophical theories related to wellbeing. Through engaging with contemporary research, theories and frameworks, students will engage with current debates on wellbeing and reflect on their own perspectives and values regarding wellbeing.