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    Fostering Motivation and Wellbeing in Education

    Talking Teaching podcast.

    Author/Source: Dr Rachel Colla and Lara Mossman, University of Melbourne

    Last updated: 29/10/2024

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    Fostering Motivation and Wellbeing in Education

    This episode explores the concept of "teaching for wellbeing" and strategies to support student and teacher wellbeing in the classroom.

    The discussion features Dr. Rachel Colla and Dr. Lara Mossman, senior lecturers in wellbeing science at the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Education.

    They delve into the differences between teaching for wellbeing which involves creating a supportive, engaging, and purpose-driven classroom environment, and simply teaching wellbeing skills.

    The episode provides practical, actionable ideas to help educators integrate wellbeing into their teaching practices.

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