Well-being in Learning Environments

This project aims to enhance Humber Polytechnic’s learning environments by integrating innovative practices that prioritize the well-being of students and faculty members. This cross-faculty collaboration addresses key goals of Humber’s Academic Plan, focusing on Personalizing the Learning Journey and Empowering Teaching & Learning. Several faculties are implementing strategies to support well-being, including wellness breaks, authentic assessment, and personalized learning approaches that foster student belonging, retention, and success.

The project seeks to transform teaching practices to support learner resilience and mental health. By identifying innovative, promising practices and amplifying current teaching practices by Humber faculty, the project activities will embed well-being in learning environments, promote a shared commitment to learner success and lead to co-creation of a learning community that supports everyone to reach their full potential.

The project is informed by extensive research demonstrating the interlinking relationship between student well-being and educational achievement. The project outcomes include identifying promising practices, developing a teaching toolkit, and sharing insights through a mini-series podcast and faculty showcases. These resources will be adaptable, allowing for integration across classrooms and faculties promoting a diverse and inclusive learning environment. The initiative aims to positively impact graduation rates, program satisfaction, and classroom engagement by scaling these practices.