Lesson Planning with Well-being in Mind with Dr. Michelle Kilborn

The Podclass

Elizabeth talks with Dr. Michelle Kilborn, assistant professor of teaching from the University of Calgary, about ways to build lesson plans where well-being is embedded. They discuss ideas that contribute positively to students' and collective classroom well-being, including active, dynamic and creative learning activities.

Additional Resources:

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