Teacher Development: Embedding Mental Health in the Curriculum

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This microcredential gives educators in a range of settings and sectors the chance to understand the impact of mental illness on students.

Students at universities and schools are increasingly experiencing mental health problems. Many learners, especially those who are facing significant changes in the delivery of their education, have experienced increased anxiety and stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global teaching experts have decades of experience supporting learners with mental illness. You'll learn how inclusive teaching strategies can be used to support students' mental health and build resilience in today's world.

In some cases, learning can be very beneficial for students' mental wellbeing. However, it can also lead to mental health problems.

This microcredential will equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to integrate student mental health and well-being into the curriculum. It involves the development of assessment and teaching activities, as well as the application of Universal Design for Learning.

You will be able to identify the issues and triggers that can lead to mental illness and how to deal with them within your practice. Additionally, you'll also learn about institutional-wide strategies to improve mental health.

This course will explore the effects of technology on student mental wellbeing, and help you to understand the implications of online learning for your mental health.

You'll learn about the negative effects of digital learning and how technology can be used to improve student mental health.

Yes. Yes. According to the World Health Organisation , 10-20% of children worldwide experience mental disorders. Half of all mental diseases begin before age 14. Only 46% of surveyed teachers have received mental health training, despite having come in contact with students suffering from mental disorders. This course provides the most recent research and training in this important area.

This microcredential meets all the requirements of the Common Microcredential Framework.

Learners based in Northern Ireland may be eligible for fully-funded places. Applications for funding places close at 1 October 2021. We recommend that you apply as soon possible as places are limited.