Teacher Wellbeing and Self-Care

About the Course
We as educators have been through a tremendous amount in these last two years. With teacher burnout at an all time high, what are you doing to take care of yourself so that you can be your best for you, your family, friends, and students? In this course we are going to dive deep into how to take care of ourselves, find meaning in teaching, and feeling like our efforts are worth it. The book, A Little Guide for Teachers: Teacher Wellbeing and Self-care, w ill help guide our thinking and learning. We will explore topics such as keeping your values and moral purpose at the forefront of your professional role, maintaining a sense of perspective, and managing your workload effectively and efficiently. We will also learn about handling stress, fostering peer relationships, and promoting agency within your role.
Required Text:
- A Little Guide for Teachers: Teacher Wellbeing and Self-care by Adrian Bethune and Emma Kell
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Keep their values and moral purpose at the forefront of the professional role.
- Manage workload effectively and efficiently.
- Handle stress and take care of themselves.
- Foster positive relationships.
- Exercise and promote agency within their role.
- Reflect on self in interactive ways.
- Dive deep into how to truly care for yourself.