What does it mean to truly see our students—not just as learners, but as whole people?

Teaching the Whole Student brings together powerful essays from leading educators who invite us to reimagine the classroom as a space of care, connection, and transformation. As higher education grapples with questions of belonging, mental health, and purpose, this collection offers research-informed practices and personal reflections that speak to the heart of why many of us chose to teach in the first place. In this book group, we’ll explore how attending to students’ emotional, ethical, and spiritual dimensions—alongside the intellectual—can foster deeper learning, equity, and engagement. Faculty across disciplines will find space for dialogue, renewal, and actionable strategies to support thriving in our students and ourselves.

Fulfills Foundations of Teaching Pathway: How Learning Works