On November 19 from 12 pm – 1:30 pm at CIRS Building, 1st Floor Hydro Theatre, the Office of Wellbeing Strategy and the Teaching and Wellbeing Community of Practice are excited to officially launch the refreshed Wellbeing in the Classroom Toolkit—a practical, community-built resource designed to support instructor wellbeing, strengthen inclusive teaching practices, and enhance student success across UBC.
Created by educators for educators, this evidence-informed toolkit provides concrete strategies that instructors can use right away to build healthier, more connected, and more inclusive classroom environments.
Why Attend the Launch?
This event is an opportunity to:
Discover the updated toolkit and learn how to integrate wellbeing-informed teaching practices into any course or discipline.
Connect with colleagues and staff who are involved in advancing wellbeing across campus.
Explore real examples and classroom-ready strategies you can begin using immediately.
Enjoy a free lunch while meeting other faculty interested in inclusive and supportive teaching.
What the Toolkit Offers
The Wellbeing in the Classroom Toolkit helps instructors:
Support their own wellbeing through community connection, self-checks, and access to health and workplace resources.
Create inclusive and respectful learning environments that foster belonging and psychological safety for all students.
Design and deliver flexible, accessible courses that promote student engagement and academic success.
Support students holistically by recognizing the realities of their lives beyond the classroom and connecting them with appropriate campus resources.
Organized into four easy-to-navigate themes, the toolkit includes:
Resources for faculty wellbeing
Resources for student wellbeing
Tools for building inclusive learning communities
Strategies for designing and teaching holistic, wellbeing-oriented courses
Learn more about the Toolkit here