The current burden on teachers to deliver high quality health and wellbeing education is enormous. When we at EduKate started writing curriculums about the things we thought were important for students to learn, it became clear that most teachers need better support with delivering these lessons. However, there are also huge benefits for teachers to learn about some of these things in reference to their own lives and careers.
The EduKate Teachers' Network provides a support community for teachers. Come along to one of the regular interactive webinars and learn about some of the topics below or join a community Q & A session. Sign up to our mailing list for up-to-date information about our next event.
| Topic | What we teach teenagers... | What we can teach teachers... |
| Perception | We often make judgments of ourselves and others based on what we believe we would do in the same situation. Come and learn about how wrong we can get it sometimes and how much we have to learn about ourselves. Lessons in tolerance. | We all get stuck in our own way of viewing the world, when we start to understand how that view gets created, we can change it.
Learn 3 ways to re-frame your work to improve your wellbeing and reduce stress. |
| Emotions | We cannot be separated from our emotions, they run the show, even when we aren’t aware they are doing it - find out how, and learn how to take better control over them before they take control of you. | Your emotions inform every aspect of yours and your students’ lives – there is so much to learn here. Come and find out how emotion regulation can take your behaviour management in the classroom to another level. |
| Stress | Stress is a physical process happening in our bodies. It can take us over before we even notice what is happening. Long term it can be harmful both psychologically and physically. However, there are also benefits to it! Come find out what they are. | I don’t think we need to explain to you how important it is to talk about stress with teachers! Learn what it really is. Why it matters and how we can harness it to be a good thing. |
| Communication | When you are in a conversation have you ever noticed that you are thinking more about what you are going to say next than about what the person speaking is actually saying? We have! Learn about listening and how you are communicating all the time in ways you aren’t aware of. | What are you unconsciously communicating to your students? How intentional are you about your communication with both students and colleagues?
Come and learn practical solutions to improve relationships with students and colleagues. |
| Daily Habits | We now know that your brain and body are more closely linked than scientists ever previously realised. Come find out how broccoli can get you A’s and walking can save your friendship! | We are bombarded with information around sleep, diet, exercise, media use and mental health. It can be overwhelming, difficult to apply and there is no advice that works for all people in all situations. We can help you navigate this advice and discover what works for you. For these sessions we will be joined by Sleep Psychologist Dr Nicola Cann. |
| Culture | How does your culture influence the way your brain works? Why do people from different places behave so differently to me? Lessons in tolerance | This session would be particularly relevant to international teachers.
Why relying on ‘common sense’, ‘respect’ and ‘politeness’ will get students in trouble and leave you frustrated.
This session will help you understand what questions you should be asking when working with cultures other than your own. |