UID:
almahu_9949386536302882
Format:
1 online resource
ISBN:
9781000203509
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1000203506
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9781000203479
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1000203476
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9780429330698
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0429330693
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9781000203448
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1000203441
Content:
All teachers are in the unique position of influencing the future happiness and success of the next generation; therefore it is crucial that the wellbeing of teachers is not overlooked. This proactive guide will empower school staff; it will enlighten and equip them with essential knowledge about wellbeing and remind them to never neglect their own health. It encourages a proactive approach to holistic wellbeing and deals with a serious topic in a humorous and lighthearted way. Structured as an easy-to-read guide, the chapters offer hands-on tips on how and why to support teacher wellbeing and advice on how to manage the increasing demands of planning, assessment and marking. What's more, it emphasises the importance of sustaining a work-life balance, using mindfulness to relax and gain perspective, healthy eating, incorporating exercise into your schedule and maintaining a sense of calm in the classroom. This book: Includes personal stories that encompass the real experiences of early-career teachers, experienced teachers, senior leaders and trainee teachers. Delves into important topics such as stress, burnout, work-life balance, anxiety and controlling the mind. Highlights how to increase self-esteem, confidence and eradicate perfectionism at work. Suggests practical strategies related to workload reduction, peer support and a variety of self-care techniques. Written by a Primary Education lecturer with over20 years of experience teaching in primary schools, this book is an essential resource for trainee teachers, early-career teachers, experienced teachers and school leaders alike.
Note:
Cover -- Half Title -- Endorsement -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- About the Author -- Introduction -- Why I'm writing this book -- The structure of this book -- How to use this book -- Steps to success -- Assessing your wellbeing -- Step 1: Check in to your wellbeing and take breaks -- Takeaway message: Does the culture of a school shape its staff wellbeing? -- Part 1: Understanding wellbeing -- Chapter 1: Why should teachers support their mental health and wellbeing? -- What is mental health and wellbeing? -- Step 2: Previous wellbeing strategies
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Can wellbeing be measured? -- How does work impact your wellbeing? -- Are many teachers feeling the pressure? -- Supporting your own wellbeing as a teacher -- Step 3: Learn to say 'no' -- Supporting the wellbeing of your staff -- The mental health and wellbeing of school leaders -- Government guidance and perspectives -- The changing role of a teacher -- The consequences of testing -- The new Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF) -- The impact of teacher wellbeing on pupil progress -- Useful resources -- Takeaway message: Do pupils notice low wellbeing in teachers?
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Chapter 2: What do you need to know about wellbeing? -- A mental health continuum for teachers -- What is stress and the signs of a dysfunctional workplace? -- What is burnout? -- What is work-life balance? -- The science behind the stress response -- What is anxiety? -- Step 4: Analysing fear and panic -- What is depression? -- Is happiness in the mind? -- Step 5: Stop and drop negative thoughts -- How's my wellbeing? -- Useful resources -- Takeaway message: Which school strategies support teacher wellbeing? -- Part 2: Strategies for wellbeing
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Chapter 3: Which work-life balance strategies best support wellbeing? -- Work-life balance in early-career teachers -- Case study 1: Getting it wrong-The story of Jen -- Case study 2: Getting it right-the story of Ollie -- Work-life balance: Finding your way to achieve balance -- Tips towards a work-life balance -- Socialise -- Teamwork -- Rest -- Step 6: Adding more pleasurable pursuits to your life -- Email -- Time -- Step 7: Audit your time -- Challenge workload -- Holiday -- Work-life balance-Planning -- The workload of teachers -- Workload procrastination -- Forgive -- Avoid distractions
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Build in breaks -- Prioritise -- Reward -- Organise well -- Useful resources -- Takeaway message: Do the best teachers work the longest hours? -- Chapter 4: What other strategies support teacher wellbeing? -- Dealing with anxiety and depression at school -- Share your feelings -- Ask for help -- Try to understand -- Stay organised and 'let go' -- Self-esteem and confidence -- Focus on the positives -- Live by your values -- Be prepared and have fun -- Do power poses -- Be decisive and consistent when managing behaviour -- Develop in self-efficacy -- Perfectionism -- Step 8: No one is perfect!
Additional Edition:
Print version: ISBN 0367353253
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780367353254
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
DOI:
10.4324/9780429330698
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780429330698
