Fostering Wellbeing in Education: Supporting Teachers and Students

Shaping global citizens for the future demands good-quality teachers who can address students’ diverse needs and meet them where they are. However, according to the US National Education Association, 40-50% of new teachers leave the profession in the first year (Mckey & Ragan, 2022) due to feeling unwell, ill-prepared, and overworked with the demands of the profession. Teachers’ wellbeing and mentoring in the profession are crucial in educating the great minds of the future. But how can we help teachers feel more at ease in the profession? How can we ensure students have the right words to express their feelings? How do we take the pressure off the students to perform at the level of their peers? How do we help them see their own progress and growth as learners? How can we create an environment where both teachers and students are performing at the pinnacle of their abilities? How can technology help teachers achieve their goals with minimal stress? In this presentation, we will answer these questions and more. This presentation is directed at new and experienced teachers, as well as coordinators and school heads who want to learn more about how to perform at an optimal level without unnecessary stress.