New Research and Possibilities in Wellbeing Education

This book explores the growth of wellbeing education and cross-cultural education, curriculum and pedagogy, education policy and systems, teacher education and professional development, educational administration, management and leadership, and inclusive education. It defines wellbeing education as how school leaders and teachers plan to implement evidence-informed wellbeing interventions to promote wellbeing and academic goals.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 402 pages
Publication date: 25 October 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into a diverse range of topics related to wellbeing education and cross-cultural education, curriculum and pedagogy, education policy and systems, teacher education and professional development of educators, educational administration, management, and leadership, as well as inclusive education. Fueled in part by the global emergence of positive psychology, wellbeing education has experienced significant growth worldwide. Various theories of wellbeing have been embraced within the educational realm, leading to the coining of the term "wellbeing education," as defined in this book. Wellbeing education encompasses the strategic planning and implementation of evidence-informed wellbeing interventions by school leaders and teachers, aimed at promoting both wellbeing and academic achievement.

Within the pages of this book, investigators explore a multitude of questions related to wellbeing education, shedding light on the seamless integration of evidence-informed wellbeing approaches into learning, teaching, and educational practices. By examining these critical aspects, the book aims to provide valuable insights and strategies for educators, policymakers, and practitioners alike, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes the holistic development of students.

Weight: 793g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789819956081
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023