Well-being in Learning Spaces Toolkit
A Project of TigerWell, Princeton’s Health and Well-Being Initiative
On this page:
In collaboration with:
Princeton Faculty Members; The McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning; Council on Science and Technology; Office of the Vice President for Campus Life
Health Promotion & Prevention Services; Counseling & Psychological Services; Sexual Harassment/Assault Advising, Resources, and Education; Office of Gender Equity and Title IX Administration; Institutional Diversity & Inclusion, in the Office of the Provost
Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Introduction
Well-being in Learning Spaces is a cross-campus collaboration to promote conditions for student well-being in classrooms and other learning environments. We are supporting faculty and other instructors in implementing small changes to educational practices (pedagogy, advising, mentoring, etc.) that can have a profound impact on students’ well-being and mental health.
Ideally, implementing these proactive practices will enhance student learning and contribute to positive changes in related outcomes, as well (e.g., engagement, attendance, student help-seeking, etc.), as well as ease some of the workload and burden on you as an instructor.
Explore the Toolkit:
Strategies for increasing well-being in learning spaces
Below are concepts related to promoting well-being in learning contexts and communities. Each strategy links out to corresponding suggested practices.
This toolkit can be used as a menu, from which you can pick and choose which tools, practices, or strategies to implement in your learning spaces, accounting for your individual teaching style and goals. We are aware that many faculty members might already be utilizing a selection –even many – of these practices.
For Princeton University colleagues & those outside of our campus community: If you are using the toolkit, in part or in full, we ask that you reach out to let us know.
Enhancements to Instructional Practices
Increase social connectedness in an intellectual community
Promote inclusivity and belonging
Maintain professional boundaries
