Share how your teaching supports student well-being and helps create a positive learning environment!
Participate in the study “Student Well-being in Learning Environments” to identify effective teaching strategies that boost student mental health, well-being, engagement, and retention at Humber Polytechnic and University of Guelph-Humber.
The goal of the study is to enhance our understanding of teaching interventions and practices that promote student well-being. This work is connected to advancing Humber’s Well-being Strategy and student success and retention. As part of this research, you will participate in an interview and a survey will be shared with students in your course(s). Additionally, you will have the opportunity to showcase your work on Humber’s website and podcast. Participants will receive a $30 gift card.
Follow this link to express your interest in participating in the study and request the Consent Form and Interview Guide.
Examples of well-being-focused teaching strategies may include:
- Offering flexible deadlines or assignment choices to reduce stress and support autonomy
- Building a culture of care through inclusive language, trauma-informed approaches, and regular check-ins
- Weaving in wellness-related content like stress management tips or reflective activities
- Promoting help-seeking by talking about campus supports or sharing your own strategies for handling challenges
If you have any questions, reach out to estefania.toledo@humber.ca.
This study is approved by Humber Polytechnic Research Ethics Board (Protocol #REB-0443).
For more information:
Estefania Toledo, Ph.D.
Professor, Faculty of Liberal Arts
estefania.toledo@humber.ca
