ERIC Number: EJ1322692
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 11
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Opportunities to Address Student Mental Health Concerns in Fully Online, Asynchronous First-Year Writing Classes
Moorem Charlotte
Distance Learning, v18 n2 p23-33 2021
As online education's prevalence increases, postsecondary institutions have not met online learners' mental health needs. In-person learners benefit from accessible and robust campus services and activities to support well-being. However, many postsecondary institutions do not offer teletherapy or comparative social activities. Furthermore, online instructors have difficulty assessing student needs and referring them to the appropriate services. Several promising practices exist to address the disparity: postsecondary institutions can improve supports for online learners, and instructors can incorporate mental health and well-being resources and activities within curricula. While some evidence suggests the benefits of the solutions above, more research is needed.
Descriptors: Mental Health, Online Courses, Asynchronous Communication, Freshman Composition, College Freshmen, Teaching Methods, Well Being, Mental Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Student Needs, Access to Health Care, Health Services, COVID-19, Pandemics, Telecommunications, College Role, At Risk Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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