{"id":11136,"date":"2024-04-17T07:05:36","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T11:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/design-center\/?page_id=11136"},"modified":"2025-06-13T11:19:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T15:19:39","slug":"practicing-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/design-center\/practicing-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Practicing Care"},"content":{"rendered":"

What do belonging, resilience, growth, agency, and civic thinking have in common? All are part of <\/span>care for self <\/span><\/i>and <\/span>care for others<\/span><\/i>. And they are all connected by the theory of self-determination.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Self-determination: posits that humans are inherently motivated to pursue activities that fulfill their basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By recognizing how these mindsets contribute to retention, we can unlock the potential for profound impact in our online courses. It’s essential to understand that these attributes are not bestowed upon students passively; rather, they must be actively cultivated through intentional practices. As educators, we have the opportunity to shape lifelong learning by promoting a sense of belonging through inclusive practices, nurturing resilience by providing support and encouragement, increasing retention rates through meaningful engagement, and empowering students to take ownership of their learning experience through self-determination.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Designing with Care for Students<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Syllabus, Policies, and Resources: <\/span><\/b>Include a student wellness statement in the syllabus that emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n