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TEACHER WELLBEING
While COVID-19 is grinding much of society to a halt, schooling has entered uncharted territory. During this time, it is important that teachers look after themselves. .....Given the evolving situation with COVID-19, adaptability is likely to be highly important for teachers to effectively navigate these uncertain times over the coming weeks and months. ...........
SafeWork
SafeWork NSW
SafeWork NSW
First things first
First things first
Under WHS law, all employers or businesses are required to manage the risk of COVID-19 to workers and others in the work environment.
Businesses and workers must:
Comply with national and state public health directions
Promote the simple but effective social distancing and hygiene measures
Raise any concerns about the risk of contracting COVID-19 immediately with the employer and work with them to identify solutions. Learn more
Monitor the extent of COVID-19 in your community and share advice from state and federal authorities regularly..............
While you're putting your energy into creating a positive mental health environment for children and young people, it’s also important to focus on your wellbeing and that of your colleagues........more........
Staff wellbeing is a shared responsibility
Staff wellbeing is a shared responsibility
A mentally healthy workplace brings benefits for employers and employees alike.
Self-care: you do you
Self-care: you do you
Doing things for yourself to make you feel better
Wellbeing Tools for You
Wellbeing Tools for You
Through the Wellbeing Tools for You section you can access and choose from a wide range of online apps and resources providing valuable information and support around mental health and wellbeing.
dbb app Employee wellbeing and Safety CEnet
A healthy workplace is one which promotes thes safety, health and wellbeing of all employees in the workplace.The Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Broken Bay (CSO) endeavours to promote a workplace culture that maintains and enhances physical, mental and emotional health, wellbeing and resilience. ........
REACHOUT Teacher Wellbeing
Teachers regularly have to juggle many competing demands. As a result, they can easily put other people’s mental health and wellbeing needs ahead of their own. However, it's important that teachers take the time to prioritise their own mental health and wellbeing, for their benefit and that of the whole school community. more ....
Teachers Immediate help
Teachers Immediate help
Having a tough time and need support right now? Help is available. Access confidential, 24/7 support.
The Information Resource Centre has a number of resources that support teacher wellbeing
Teacher wellbeing during COVID-19 Adaptability will be highly important for teachers to effectively navigate these uncertain times..... more Teacher Magazine
Teacher wellbeing during COVID-19 Adaptability will be highly important for teachers to effectively navigate these uncertain times..... more Teacher Magazine
The seven principles of highly effective professional learning
Principle 2: Professional learning is focused on and embedded in teacher practice (not disconnected from the school)
Teacher professional learning should be school based and built into the day-to-day work of teaching. The most potent and meaningful learning experiences occur in the school, where teachers can address the immediate problems and challenges of learning and teaching. Being situated close to the classroom and their colleagues enables teachers to work together to identify problems, find solutions and apply them.
Teacher professional learning should be school based and built into the day-to-day work of teaching. The most potent and meaningful learning experiences occur in the school, where teachers can address the immediate problems and challenges of learning and teaching. Being situated close to the classroom and their colleagues enables teachers to work together to identify problems, find solutions and apply them.
This does not imply that beyond school learning experiences, such as postgraduate studies or attendance at workshops and seminars, are not valuable. External learning opportunities can complement school-based professional learning. Professional learning should be anchored in the school-based work of teachers but enriched with ideas and knowledge sourced from outside the school.
"Sometimes the greatest adventure is simply a conversation." - Amadeus Wolfe
We can make a difference by building community and caring for the common good — through conversation. Talking with others builds your health, happiness and longevity.
E-mailing, texting and Tweeting just don’t give the same emotional benefits as having a good talk . Real conversation means taking time to stop and talk with people. A simple chat can make a person feel that you respect them, care for them, enjoy them and support them. The goal is to connect.
While email and text have offered us an exciting, evolving society, you have to wonder if we’ve gone too far. Do we now avoid real conversations at all costs and try to solely handle our correspondence through email and text?
Of course it’s convenient and quick, but have we lost the art of communication? And if we lose the art of real communication, are we also jeopardizing real relationships?
"Schools are busy places and the workload is only increasing. Administrative requirements, community expectations and the need to meet higher standards takes its toll. Research confirms that school staff are burning out at higher rates than ever before. Schools have been focussing on student wellbeing for a number of years but it can seem that the focus has been taken off those most responsible for the wellbeing of the students. A healthy school requires healthy teachers.
"Schools are busy places and the workload is only increasing. Administrative requirements, community expectations and the need to meet higher standards takes its toll. Research confirms that school staff are burning out at higher rates than ever before. Schools have been focussing on student wellbeing for a number of years but it can seem that the focus has been taken off those most responsible for the wellbeing of the students. A healthy school requires healthy teachers.
Stephen is an Industrial Organisational Psychologist with a focus on workplace wellbeing and leadership practices that lead to organisational effectiveness and wellness. Due to his experience working on national wellbeing projects over the last 5 years he has a particular interest in working with school leaders to assist them with their own wellbeing – the often forgotten factor in creating mentally healthy schools."
Stephen MacDonald
Building Resilience in Teacher Education BRITE
Building Resilience in Teacher Education BRITE
The aim of this program is to help pre-service teachers build their awareness of the skills and practices that will help facilitate resilience in their teaching career.
The aim of this program is to help pre-service teachers build their awareness of the skills and practices that will help facilitate resilience in their teaching career.
The program contains 5 online interactive learning modules focused on Building resilience, Relationships, Wellbeing
The program contains 5 online interactive learning modules focused on Building resilience, Relationships, Wellbeing
Staff wellbeing is an important part of a mentally healthy school - and is essential for effective teaching and learning.
Staff wellbeing is an important part of a mentally healthy school - and is essential for effective teaching and learning.
Schools should be safe and supportive environments for everyone—students, teachers, school staff, families and members of the community. The commitment and involvement of the entire school community is needed to create a safe, supportive and disciplined school environment that reflects high standards and expectations for positive and respectful behaviour and allows all students the opportunity to be successful learners.
Schools should be safe and supportive environments for everyone—students, teachers, school staff, families and members of the community. The commitment and involvement of the entire school community is needed to create a safe, supportive and disciplined school environment that reflects high standards and expectations for positive and respectful behaviour and allows all students the opportunity to be successful learners.
Actions staff can take
Extract mind Matters 25/07/18Actions staff can take
Focusing on your own wellbeing can make a huge difference to you, your colleagues and to the mental health of the whole school.
There are some general actions that most people find useful, including maintaining a healthy lifestyle by eating well, getting enough exercise and cutting back on alcohol and drugs. In fact, staying mentally healthy can just be about all the little things you do - the small changes you can make to improve your wellbeing.
You may like to take a confidential online survey by beyondblue to assess how you are travelling at the moment to better understand your strengths and areas for improvement. If you feel that you are not doing that well, it is important to take action early and get professional support. You may like speak with your GP or health professional about any concerns you have.
You can also learn strategies to take care of yourself and become more resilient at work. Reducing and managing your stress levels, maintaining positive social interactions and asking for help when needed are all helpful actions. Being comfortable to ask for and give support helps reduce the fear of stigma for help-seeking and is important in building a supportive culture at your school.
Ultimately, taking responsibility for your mental health, and understanding that it is a key to success in your personal, professional and organisational life, is the most important action you can take.
The bottom line, is, if we keep doing what we have always done, we will keep getting what we’ve always got. If we want our experiences to be different, we must have a sound plan with realistic strategies that are easy to follow through and implement. They also need to be fun and energizing.
The bottom line, is, if we keep doing what we have always done, we will keep getting what we’ve always got. If we want our experiences to be different, we must have a sound plan with realistic strategies that are easy to follow through and implement. They also need to be fun and energizing.
Teacher wellbeing habits are not something to add to our workload, but need to be restorative and life giving.
Teacher wellbeing habits are not something to add to our workload, but need to be restorative and life giving.
Some simple strategies you could choose include;
Tracking the good stuff that happens in a day with a gratitude journal
Practicing mindful moments throughout the day
Taking a moment to have a cup of tea or coffee with a colleague
Being fully present when teaching in the classroom
Sharing successful teaching strategies with a colleague
Keeping a photo on your desk of a happy memory
Place a reminder in your day book that connects you to your purpose as an educator
Walk between staff rooms instead of sending an email to both connect on a personal level and increase your physical wellbeing
So………
1. What is your wellbeing intention for the term, how would you like it to be?
2. What are two strategies you will commit to as a way of building positive wellbeing habits at work?
Strategy- Digital Housekeeping = Well being
Strategy- Digital Housekeeping = Well being
There’s something about being in control,knowing where things are ,having easy access to things you need and throwing things away that serve you no purpose. It not only makes you feel good it makes you feel secure and confident.
There’s something about being in control,knowing where things are ,having easy access to things you need and throwing things away that serve you no purpose. It not only makes you feel good it makes you feel secure and confident.
Take steps to do clean up your digital footprints.
Take steps to do clean up your digital footprints.
One step at a time
One step at a time
Make steps a habit
Make steps a habit
Enjoy the time you used to spend looking for things on making better things.
Enjoy the time you used to spend looking for things on making better things.
Remember you most likely have more than one huge dumping ground. Tackle the one you you use NOW FIRST so you start off working smarter not harder. This could be your GOOGLE DRIVE (CLOUD) Your Drive & Shared with me Drive, or Personal DEVICE DRIVE 'C' DRIVE or a SHARED SERVER 'O' DRIVE.
Remember you most likely have more than one huge dumping ground. Tackle the one you you use NOW FIRST so you start off working smarter not harder. This could be your GOOGLE DRIVE (CLOUD) Your Drive & Shared with me Drive, or Personal DEVICE DRIVE 'C' DRIVE or a SHARED SERVER 'O' DRIVE.
e.g.
e.g.
Access your DRIVE- Create folders - Colour code folders- Clearly label documents and drag and drop or move to relevant folders. Remove documents you no longer need.
Access your DRIVE- Create folders - Colour code folders- Clearly label documents and drag and drop or move to relevant folders. Remove documents you no longer need.
Access your 'Shared with me folder. Repeat DRIVE process . Make a copy of shared docs and place them in YOUR DRIVE FOLDERS.
Access your 'Shared with me folder. Repeat DRIVE process . Make a copy of shared docs and place them in YOUR DRIVE FOLDERS.
For your persional device it is recommended you tackle the downloads folder, the trash can and the desktop first.
For your persional device it is recommended you tackle the downloads folder, the trash can and the desktop first.
"Seeing what the absolute next physical action is allows us to take the first step in completing a project of any size. The issue with many projects that are stalled or not yet completed is that they haven’t been thought through and the next physical action to get the project moving hasn’t been identified. "
David Allen"Seeing what the absolute next physical action is allows us to take the first step in completing a project of any size. The issue with many projects that are stalled or not yet completed is that they haven’t been thought through and the next physical action to get the project moving hasn’t been identified. "
It’s likely you don’t even recognize items. If you open a folder and the sheer volume of files you find inside freaks you out, just sort them by date and deal with them in batches.
It’s likely you don’t even recognize items. If you open a folder and the sheer volume of files you find inside freaks you out, just sort them by date and deal with them in batches.
Smartphones you can bet they’re probably bursting with random, unnecessary files as well. Users may be hoarding lots of photos or videos, even duplicates, or screenshots as reminders of to-do items to follow up on. As Lifehacker notes, mobile devices may also be clogged with obsolete or unused apps that are worth cleaning out.
Smartphones you can bet they’re probably bursting with random, unnecessary files as well. Users may be hoarding lots of photos or videos, even duplicates, or screenshots as reminders of to-do items to follow up on. As Lifehacker notes, mobile devices may also be clogged with obsolete or unused apps that are worth cleaning out.
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