Teaching for Holistic Sustainable Wellbeing in Higher Education

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Creator(s) (alphabetical)

Daniel Guigui, Gabriela Martinez Sainz, Jessica Surdey

Organisation(s)

University College Dublin

Discipline(s)

Education

Topic(s)

Assessment and Feedback, Curriculum Design, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), Student Success, Teaching and Learning Practice

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CC BY

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This toolkit is designed to provide educators in Higher Education with practical, adaptable tools and strategies for fostering sustainable wellbeing in their teaching through curriculum, assessment and pedagogy.

Benefit of this resource and how to make the best use of it

The framework and ideas in the toolkit recognise the importance of balancing academic achievement with the holistic development of students, focusing on their physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing while fostering among them a sense of planetary stewardship to prepare students for sustainable futures.

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Guigui, D., Sainz, G. M., & Surdey, J. (01/12/2024). Teaching for holistic sustainable wellbeing in higher education. National Resource Hub (Ireland). Retrieved from: https://hub.teachingandlearning.ie/resource/teaching-for-holistic-sustainable-wellbeing-in-higher-education/ License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY).

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