Keynote Presentation: Professor Chi Baik
Presentation Title
Enhancing wellbeing and the student experience in higher education: strategies to connect educators and students
Abstract
This presentation focuses on the question: How can the experience and wellbeing of students be improved? I will provide a brief overview of recent research examining the wellbeing and experiences of students in Australia, and discuss the implications of this research for practice. I will also offer strategies and examples for designing curriculum and learning experiences with student wellbeing in mind. My core argument is that educational institutions have an important role to play in fostering connections, helping students realise their abilities, and supporting students’ sense of belonging. This requires a whole-of-institution approach that not only focuses on interventions and support for individual students, but also works to improve the curriculum and social environments in which students study and interact.
Theme
Developing purposeful partnerships, Tools and strategies for creating sustainable partnerships, Futureproofing learning and teaching through partnerships
Presenter Bio
Chi is Deputy Director of the Melbourne CSHE and a Professor in higher education. Her broad research interests centre on the quality of the student experience and factors affecting the educational experiences and outcomes of students from diverse backgrounds. She has led major studies that have contributed to informing institutional policies and practices including national projects on the first year experience, student mental wellbeing, and international student engagement. She has been the recipient or co-recipient of over $2.3 million in research and development grants, including six nationally competitive grants.
Much of Chi’s work at the Melbourne CSHE focuses on the development of programs and resources to promote and recognise effective university teaching and to improve student engagement. She currently coordinates the Melbourne CSHE’s suite of professional development activities in teaching and learning for academic staff including the University’s Graduate Certificate in University Teaching (GCUT).
Presentation Type
Presentation
Location
Zoom session commences 10am AWST/12 noon AEST
Start Date
21-9-2022 10:00 AM
End Date
21-9-2022 11:00 AM
Enhancing wellbeing and the student experience in higher education: strategies to connect educators and students
Zoom session commences 10am AWST/12 noon AEST
This presentation focuses on the question: How can the experience and wellbeing of students be improved? I will provide a brief overview of recent research examining the wellbeing and experiences of students in Australia, and discuss the implications of this research for practice. I will also offer strategies and examples for designing curriculum and learning experiences with student wellbeing in mind. My core argument is that educational institutions have an important role to play in fostering connections, helping students realise their abilities, and supporting students’ sense of belonging. This requires a whole-of-institution approach that not only focuses on interventions and support for individual students, but also works to improve the curriculum and social environments in which students study and interact.