Posts Tagged ‘Wellbeing’
8 back to school tips for parents
With the summer holidays drawing to an end, we need to start thinking about the new academic year. This is a new beginning and a big step for children. They gain new responsibilities and learn more challenging material. Amongst the preparation of new stationary and school shoes, there’s undoubtedly some nervousness. Starting the new…
Read MoreUsing blended learning approaches
Using blended learning approaches is a beneficial and popular method of teaching. Blended learning combines online learning materials alongside a traditional classroom methods. It is especially useful this year, as most students have had to learn from home. There are many forms of online learning. It involves using online tools, such as watching a…
Read More3 ways mindfulness can help teachers
A teacher’s role is to make a positive difference in their student’s lives. As a result, teachers can be under a lot of pressure in order to help their students’ achieve. Because of this, teachers can sometimes neglect their own wellbeing. That’s why practicing mindfulness is an important way to deal with stress and stay…
Read MoreTime management methods for teachers
A teacher’s schedule can be relatively full-on. Teachers need to balance making lesson plans, setting homework and teaching, to name a few. Time management methods for teachers can help to organise this. That’s why time management is crucial for balancing all of the tasks teachers are faced with on a weekly basis. …
Read MoreHow metacognition complements learning
Metacognition skills are beneficial to students’ learning for many reasons. It improves the way people learn by being aware of their own thought processes. John Flavell coined the term metacognition in 1979; he defines it as the knowledge of one’s cognitive ability. Understanding the way we think improves how we learn by controlling our…
Read MoreCan Grit be taught and is it effective?
The term Grit was coined by Angela Duckworth. It can be defined as having passion and perseverance for achieving important long-term goals. That is why Grit is a useful strategy for students to practice. It teaches them to work hard and strive towards their goals. This poses the question: Can Grit be taught and…
Read MoreMotivation and Maslow’s Need Hierachy
What motivates people to work? Many scholars have tried to answer this, creating their own theory. An interesting motivation theory is Abraham Maslow’s Need Hierarchy. It is a theory of motivation which priorities our needs in order of importance. By doing so, they become easier to manage and reduces stress. Maslow suggests that…
Read MoreSeparating work from home life
Many of us are now working from home during these unprecedented times, including teachers. Which is why it can be challenging separating work from home life. What is usually our living space is becoming our workspace, too. This means a lot of people are adapting to a work and home environment in the same…
Read More3 ways to help with teacher wellbeing
During these unprecedented times, we must learn to adapt to a new schedule and try to remain positive. But this isn’t always easy. Teachers are amongst the key workers who are under a large amount of stress and pressure to persevere during these times. That’s why prioritising mental health is essential, especially during these times…
Read MoreThe expectancy theory of motivation
Motivation theories are created to help the individual focus on what they would like to achieve. They aim to increase productivity. The Expectancy Theory of Motivation focuses on the end goal of the what is being completed. Where other motivation theories focus on the needs or process, this theory by Victor Vroom is concerned…
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