4 Introducing strategies to support learners’ mental health
In other weeks of this course, you will explore ways to support learner wellbeing through your everyday practice, including assessment feedback and curriculum design. This week you will be introduced to some general approaches that can be used ‘in the moment’ to support learners who you think may be struggling.
A key thing to remember is the need to be patient when someone is experiencing poor mental health and, where possible, to offer practical study advice. This could be allowing themselves more time for certain tasks or thinking about the time of day that might be more conducive to study.
Reflecting on your own experiences as a learner can help inform your practice as an educator. Was there a time when an educator supported you well or could have done more to help you as a learner?