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ERIC Number: EJ1362410
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 24
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0266-7363
EISSN: EISSN-1469-5839
Teaching Children and Adolescents about Mental Wellbeing: An Exploratory Multi-Site Case Study in England
Clarke, Tania; Hoskin, Steph
Educational Psychology in Practice, v38 n3 p317-340 2022
Attention on children and young people's (CYP) wellbeing has increased internationally over the past two decades, particularly in the context of education. This small scale, preliminary study was conducted across four state-funded schools in England (two primary; two secondary) amidst a time of policy change that saw the introduction of Mental Wellbeing Support Teams in schools, and the mandating of statutory Health Education curricula. The study investigated whether psycho-informed lessons could be developed aligned to curriculum guidelines, and how pupils would engage with this learning content. Drawing on Positive Education (PE) theory, and Self-Determination theory (SDT) the researchers worked collaboratively to co-develop and deliver lessons to CYP (aged 9-11 years, and 14-15 years). This paper describes the theoretical underpinnings of the lessons, learning activities used, and critically reflects on pupils' engagement. Implications for practice are considered and recommendations made regarding possible future teaching of mental wellbeing in England.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)
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