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Program Overview

The Pedagogy and Wellness in the Classroom (PWC) is a hybrid microcredential designed for �鶹��Ѱ�����Boulder faculty, instructors, academic advisors, and staff who are committed to fostering learning environments that support well-being, inclusion, and academic success—for students and for themselves. Participants will explore inclusive, evidence-based teaching and communication strategies that enhance wellness across the campus community. The program invites reflection on current practices, helps identify areas for growth, and empowers participants to integrate new pedagogical approaches that promote mental health and resilience. In addition to building confidence in addressing challenging conversations, such as those related to mental health, learning differences, and personal wellness, participants will also become more aware of the resources available at �鶹��Ѱ�����Boulder to support both students and colleagues. Above all, this program cultivates a supportive community of educators and professionals dedicated to improving the climate of the classroom and the university at large.

Program Details

The PWC program is free and designed to be completed in 4-5 weeks. It combines asynchronous coursework on Canvas with synchronous group meetings.

• Roselinde Kaiser, PhD – Associate Chair & Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
• Tina Pittman Wagers, PsyD – Teaching Professor, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

Program Requirements

To complete the program, participants must:

1. Complete the Canvas coursework, including watching the videos and completing the assignments imbedded in Canvas.
2. Participate in 2 community meetings that include discussion and submission of assignments relevant to your courses (for example, revised syllabus statements that are aligned with the content in this microcredential). This year's in-person meetings will take place on Thursday, May 15 & Thursday, May 22, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in CASE E390 (3rd floor, East Building)

What You'll Gain

Participants who complete the program will earn a  issued through �鶹��Ѱ�����Boulder’s Microcredential Program.

The �鶹��Ѱ�����’s Pedagogy and Wellness in the Classroom (PWC) microcredential program aims to:  

1. Foster an understanding of the factors that interact with student wellness and availability to learn, especially neurodevelopmental, social and psychological factors.
2. Examine what we know about faculty and staff well-being in the academic workplace, and areas of learning that will help us to understand and reflect on faculty wellness.
3. Investigate the pedagogical practices can help students learn and support their well-being, with emphasis on principles that live at the intersection of good pedagogy and student well-being.
4. Provide pragmatic training on skills and activities that put into practice principles centered on pedagogy and student well-being
5. Understand how to think about and respond to the difference between what we can do in the classroom and what needs (e.g., mental health needs) should be addressed elsewhere. This includes specific communication skills that participants can use with their students.
6. Create community among participants so that the course can provide a safe place to evaluate, discuss and create teaching strategies that will support our own and our students’ well-being. This microcredential is open to graduate and professional students, postdoctoral fellows, teaching staff, and faculty of all ranks.

Eligibility

• Who Can Apply?
  • Graduate and professional students.
  • Postdoctoral fellows.
  • Teaching staff, academic advisors, and faculty of all ranks affiliated with �鶹��Ѱ�����Boulder.
• Graduate Students:
  • Earn 2 CTL credits toward the  Certificate in College Teaching or the Future Faculty Development Certificate by completing the PWC microcredential requirements.

Program Materials

Participants will receive free resources, including:

• Notes from modules
• Wellness Resources
• Companion materials provided during the program

Apply Today

Join the Pedagogy and Wellness Program to develop equitable teaching practices and earn a digital badge that reflects your commitment to creating inclusive learning environments