Student Wellbeing in Educational Settings

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2017
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Hooker, Amelia
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Ensuring that all our children and young people are of sound wellbeing in the 21st century is of growing importance in educational settings. This literature review explores a range of primary studies to examine the contributing factors to student wellbeing in an educational setting. Student wellbeing is becoming increasingly significant when assessing school effectiveness as wellbeing directly influences social, emotional, and behavioural outcomes, as well as academic achievement. The studies examined established that classroom settings are a major site for wellbeing development. Classrooms need to be safe, supportive, and respectful learning environments to foster high levels of student wellbeing. The studies examined identified that student wellbeing is influenced by the teachers own wellbeing. If teachers have a perceived lower wellbeing, this will have a flow on effect to students, negatively affecting their wellbeing. Furthermore, the studies have highlighted the impact teacher-student relationships have on student wellbeing. It is suggested that supportive teacher-student relationships promote and develop student wellbeing effectively. In summary, this literature review reflects the significance of creating teaching and learning environments that promote student wellbeing for future health.

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