ObjectivesStudents who have completed the Master of Education (Student Wellbeing) course should be able to: * demonstrate a superior knowledge and understanding of educational theory and practice in the field of student wellbeing and its relationship to learning; * express informed opinions about the promotion of student wellbeing in education; * have an understanding of the theory and practice of educational research needed to evaluate research literature and carry out appropriate research activity; * make effective use of the findings of educational writings and research in formulating solutions to the challenges in the area of student wellbeing in education; * have the depth of knowledge and understanding and that will enable them to be a resource for colleagues in the area of the promotion of student wellbeing; * demonstrate an appreciation of professional responsibilities and ethical principles in relation to the promotion of student wellbeing which should characterise leaders in the education profession.
Academic titleMaster of Education (Student Wellbeing)
Course descriptionStudents are required to undertake five compulsory subjects as outlined below.
Subject Semester Credit Points
472-648 Student Wellbeing Context and Frameworks
A study of the place of student wellbeing and social emotional learning in education definitions, contemporary frameworks, research and debates; the political context of student wellbeing values, ideology, inequalities in education and social policy;... Semester 1 12.50
472-649 Counselling in Educational Settings 1
A study of the educator´s role in the promotion of student wellbeing and student support issues, controversies and role boundaries; research on effective helping; a psycho-educational model of helping; interpersonal communication and counselling... Semester 1 12.50
472-651 Student Wellbeing Process & Partnerships
A study of the impact of organisational factors (structure, policy and culture) on school effectiveness, organisational health and student and teacher wellbeing; contemporary theories and models of school-home, school-community partnerships and cross... Semester 1 25
472-652 Negotiated Project in Student Wellbeing
Students are required to negotiate a focus for a student wellbeing project. By completion of the prerequisite subject “Student Wellbeing Processes and Partnerships”, students will have defined the broad area of student wellbei... Semester 2 25
472-650 Counselling in Educational Settings 2
A study of additional models of counselling relevant for educational contexts eg. Cognitive Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Oriented Therapy; the application of a problem management model and advanced helping skills of goal-setting, st... Semester 2 25