How to Be a Happy Teacher

A Practical Guide to Self-Care and Wellbeing in the Classroom and Beyond
1. Auflage 2024
ISBN: 978-1-032-82901-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 92 Seiten, Format (B × H): 245 mm x 174 mm, Gewicht: 186 g

Are you a stressed teacher? Do you feel overstretched by the responsibilities of the role? Are you suffering from poor work-life balance?

How to Be a Happy Teacher acts as a lifeline for teachers navigating burn-out, guiding them towards a happier and more sustainable experience of teaching. Written in an accessible style by Rachel Boucher, an experienced primary school teacher, her guide offers insights and actionable self-care strategies to improve teacher happiness within our schools.

The book is divided into two distinct sections: Part 1 unpacks crucial aspects of the teaching role, including, but not limited to, acceptance, purpose, prioritisation, self-care, and Ofsted. Part 2 shifts the focus to real life examples and exercises, providing teachers with the tools to address the challenges identified within Part 1.

Whether you're a seasoned educator or just beginning your career, this empowering guide provides the insights, camaraderie, and inspiration you need to succeed within this challenging yet rewarding career.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development, Professional Reference, and Professional Training

Autoren/Hrsg.

Boucher, Rachel

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Weiterführende Schulen
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Grundschulen, Hauptschulen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I: Teacher Life Lessons;  Lesson 1 - Acceptance;  Lesson 2 - Finding a purpose;  Lesson 3 - Prioritise;  Lesson 4 - Self-care;  Lesson 5 - Managing your inner mood hoover;  Lesson 6 - Take a step back (gaining perspective);  Lesson 7 - Work smarter, not harder;  Lesson 8 - Don’t even think about Ofsted;  Lesson 9 - What about supply teaching?;  Lesson 10 - The silent expectations;  Part II: Examples and Exercises;  Exercise A - Wellbeing in the Workplace;  Exercise B - Fight the power!;  Example 1 - So much for loyalty;  Example 2 - School values;  Example 3 - The school bully;  Exercise C - Rate your workplace;  Exercise D - Problem-solving;  Example 4 - The teacher’s pet

Über Autor(innen)

Rachel Boucher is a primary school teacher with over ten years of experience working within the field. She has acted as a lead in mental health and well-being, PSHE, music and English as an additional language within various primary schools, and has delivered training to colleagues on these topics.