This resource is a filterable list of best practices to help your students become better learners and to promote a culture of wellbeing in your learning environment. All the ideas originate from your fellow instructors and have been positively received by students. These best practices are all guided by principles that we think are effective in helping our students be the best learners they can be: Teaching the whole student, normalizing help-seeking behaviors, asking for feedback, assisting students in clarifying their sense of purpose, and building a community where all feel they belong.
Not every idea will work for every class. Discover what works for you. We also hope you will contribute to the list if you have a new idea that showed promise! If you would like to discuss any practices on this list, or have ideas of your own, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Sometimes mental health issues can show up in the classroom. When they do, it can feel overwhelming, on top of everything else that needs to be coordinated and managed. Learning about the early signs of distress can help to alleviate some worry and know where to turn. Resources Resources to recognize and respond to students…
The syllabus sets the tone for the semester and may encourage students to reach out for help or clarification when they are struggling. Having a welcoming syllabus has an impact on the student experience, particularly because students revisit elements like grading policies at stressful points in the semester. Consulting with someone in GradSupport, S3, or…
The Do Less, Better tool was developed by Professor Mike Short in Course 22 and helps students track how many hours they spend on each class each week. If students are spending more time than a class is supposed to take, this tool can help the faculty adjust the workload, or help the students adjust…
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