How to Be a Happy Teacher - A Practical Guide to Self Care Wellbeing in Classroom Beyond

This book acts as a lifeline for teachers navigating burnout, 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.

List of contents

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

About the author

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.

Summary

This book acts as a lifeline for teachers navigating burnout, 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.

Product details

• Authors: Rachel Boucher
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032829012
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3282901-2
• No. of pages: 80
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; EDUCATION / Professional Development, teacher training, Secondary Schools, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching skills & techniques, Primary & middle schools, Primary and middle schools, EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Elementary, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Secondary, EDUCATION / Teaching / Methods & Strategies