Book Title: Promoting Well-Being in the Classroom: A Guide for Faculty

Book Description

Well-being at the University of Iowa is a process focused on life-long learning that promotes and sustains optimal health, personal connectedness, meaningful experiences, and a purposeful life. Health and well-being are essential elements for effective learning and are connected to a student’s ability to learn (Eisenberg, et al., 2013).  As faculty, you play a key role in creating and fostering a positive learning environment that supports student learning. You can nurture your students’ success by creating an environment that is welcoming, supportive, and encourages healthy behaviors. This guide provides strategies and ideas to promote students’ well-being in your classroom and teaching practices.