How to remain resilient in a demanding school environment
Teaching is an incredibly rewarding profession, but it comes with its unique set of challenges that can often lead to chronic stress or burnout. This course is carefully crafted to address the holistic well-being of educators, focusing on three key pillars: teacher well-being, burnout prevention, and work-life balance.
Description
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We believe that by focusing on these three key pillars, educators can not only thrive in their professional roles but also lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
The primary aim of the course is to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and strategies necessary to proactively manage and prevent stress, in order to prevent burnout, and cultivate a balanced and sustainable teaching career. The course tries to create a supportive learning environment where educators feel empowered to prioritise their well-being without compromising their commitment to students. The course emphasises the connection between teacher well-being and a positive classroom environment, offering insights and practices to create a supportive and thriving learning space.
Learning objectives
As participants, you will:
- Learn to recognise common stressors in the teaching profession and develop personalised strategies to manage and mitigate them effectively by engaging in discussions and sharing ideas with fellow educators.
- Raise awareness on your personal well-being and discover practical tools and techniques to enhance personal resilience, empowering you to bounce back from challenges and setbacks, by analysing good practices.
- Explore strategies for preventing stress, like setting healthy boundaries in both professional and personal spheres, fostering a more sustainable work-life balance, by joining self-reflection activities.
- Develop well-being habits based on a 21-day challenge and a personalised self-care plan, ensuring you prioritise your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
The content and activities of this online course are designed to boost the resilience of educational professionals by encouraging them to reflect on their well-being and stimulate action, as a means to strengthen their individual and collective well-being at school.
Methodology & assessment
Certification details
Upon successful completion of the course, a digital course certificate is awarded. The certificate shows the name of the learner and key course details such as the estimated learning hours, the learning objectives, and a link to the course homepage.
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:TeacherStudent TeacherHead Teacher / Principal
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Learning time:15-20 hours
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