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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Robert Eaton , Steven V. Hunsaker , Bonnie MoonPublisher: West Virginia University Press Imprint: West Virginia University Press Dimensions: Width: 12.80cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 20.10cm Weight: 0.272kg ISBN: 9781952271809ISBN 10: 1952271800 Pages: 346 Publication Date: 01 April 2023 Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPreface Introduction 1. Why Anxiety and Depression Matter for Learning 2. Become Natural Mentors 3. Design Courses with Students with Mental Health Challenges in Mind 4. Awaken Students’ Innate Drive to Learn 5. Foster Emotional Resilience 6. Build Community 7. Avoid Pitfalls with Active Learning 8. Promote Wellness Practices Conclusion Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsThis is a necessary book for anyone who teaches in higher education. By weaving together research and practice, the authors show faculty how small steps we take can contribute to improved learning and mental health for our students. Peter Felten, coauthor of Relationship-Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College Mental health challenges for college students are at a crisis point, and this book is a must-read for instructors. Readers will gain understanding of how mental health issues can obstruct learning, and of how to build a toolkit of research-based teaching practices designed to mitigate harmful stressors and promote learning. Intentional design choices lend structured support to those who need it most, and can benefit all students during the transformative college years. Jenny Frederick, Yale University A readable synthesis of the research into student mental well-being. The authors provide plenty of relevant and actionable advice on how faculty can effectively incorporate attention to mental health into their daily teaching practices. Jason Pickavance, Salt Lake Community College “This is a necessary book for anyone who teaches in higher education. By weaving together research and practice, the authors show faculty how small steps we take can contribute to improved learning and mental health for our students.”—Peter Felten, coauthor of Relationship-Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College “Mental health challenges for college students are at a crisis point, and this book is a must-read for instructors. Readers will gain understanding of how mental health issues can obstruct learning, and of how to build a toolkit of research-based teaching practices designed to mitigate harmful stressors and promote learning. Intentional design choices lend structured support to those who need it most, and can benefit all students during the transformative college years.”—Jenny Frederick, Yale University “A readable synthesis of the research into student mental well-being. The authors provide plenty of relevant and actionable advice on how faculty can effectively incorporate attention to mental health into their daily teaching practices.”—Jason Pickavance, Salt Lake Community College This is a necessary book for anyone who teaches in higher education. By weaving together research and practice, the authors show faculty how small steps we take can contribute to improved learning and mental health for our students. Peter Felten, coauthor of Relationship-Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College A readable synthesis of the research into student mental well-being. The authors provide plenty of relevant and actionable advice on how faculty can effectively incorporate attention to mental health into their daily teaching practices. Jason Pickavance, Salt Lake Community College Author InformationRobert Eaton is a professor of religious education, Steven V. Hunsaker is a professor in the department of languages and international studies, and Bonnie Moon is a professor of mathematics, all at Brigham Young University–Idaho. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |