Fostering Motivation and Wellbeing in Education

Talking Teaching

Guests:

Dr Lara Mossman is a Wellbeing science expert and Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Wellbeing Science

Dr Rachel Colla is a Teaching and Learning Innovation Lead and Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Wellbeing Science

Description:

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Rachel Colla and Dr. Lara Mossman from the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Education about teaching for wellbeing. They discuss the difference between teaching wellbeing skills and creating a classroom environment that fosters motivation and wellbeing. They share their "Wellbeing Integrated Learning Design" framework, offering practical tips on incorporating choice, fostering connection, and using theories like flow and achievement goals.

Links:

Self-Determination Theory in Education

Coursera - Dr. Barbara L. Fredrickson's class on Positive Psychology

Centre for Wellbeing Science at FoE

Colla, Rachel HH, and Lara H. Mossman. ‘Wellbeing Integrated Learning Design Framework: A Multi-Layered Approach to Facilitating Wellbeing Education through Learning Design and Educational Practice’. FRONTIERS IN EDUCATION, vol. 8, 2023, https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2023.1216658.

Colla, RH, and CF Kurtz. ‘Storying Research: Exploring the Benefits of Participatory Narrative Inquiry as a Methodology for Wellbeing Research’. International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/s41042-024-00147-4.

Oades, LG, and L. Mossman. ‘The Science of Wellbeing and Positive Psychology’. Wellbeing, Recovery and Mental Health, 2017, https://doi.org/10.1017/9781316339275.003.