All instructors, regardless of the field, can promote mental health both by sharing specific resources and by designing accessible and flexible courses.
One quarter of first-year university students in Canada self-declare that they have a disability. Among those, mental-health-related disabilities are the most common. Each year, more students with self-declared mental-health issues enroll in post-secondary institutions.
Course work is central to student experience To get a picture of the range of influences on learning, I categorized influences on learning as individual , inter-personal and institutional . This makes academic courses prime forums where instructors can promote mental health by sharing mental health resources and by designing accessible and flexible courses.
1) Use elements of universal design for learning to provide accessibility for all students while also promoting mental health. For example, recording lectures can improve student engagement by being concerned with maximizing student autonomy and individual choice while offering multiple ways to access course material and reduce stress. Students said:
2) When possible, offer flexible due dates for assignments for all students. Having to ask for extensions can be difficult for students who are already experiencing the negative effects of mental-health-related stigma. Setting the stage for wellness The results of this study suggest that online courses can be designed to be accessible and to promote mental health.
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