INTRODCUTION & FOUNDATIONS
What Is Teacher Well-Being (TWB)?
„Teacher well-being is vital not only for the health of teachers themselves but for the quality of education they provide.“
- OECD, 2021
What does it mean for a teacher to truly thrive, not just survive the day? This module offers a foundation for understanding teacher well-being: what it is, why it matters, and how it can be supported.
You’ll explore key models and definitions of well-being, the factors that influence it, from personal habits to systemic structures, and why teacher well-being is central to both job satisfaction and student success.
This module lays the groundwork for all following in-depth modules. Completing it first ensures a shared understanding of core concepts and a common language around teacher well-being.
In this module, you will:
In this module, you will:- Explore basic concepts related to teacher well-being
- Relate teacher well-being to influential factors
- Approach different models explaining teacher well-being
- Understand the implications of teacher well-being in teaching and job satisfaction
Tips for reflection & documentation
Tips for reflection & documentationWhether you are working on this module individually or in a group, you will encounter several reflection and transfer questions.
For individual learners, we recommend you
- find a designated space where you collect your key ideas and findings: a notebook, a digital tool (i.e. Padlet, Miro, OneNote, …), etc.
- if you know of a colleague who completed the same modules like you, find an opportunity to meet up and share your results with each other!
For groups, we recommend you
- set up an Idea Hub – for example, a white board, a poster, a table, a digital pinboard (i.e. Padlet, Miro), where you collect key ideas and findings
- decide for yourselves whether, after completing the module, the Idea Hub is meant for your group’s eyes only or if you would like to share or even present your work and experience (e.g. in the teacher’s lounge, during a conference, etc.)!
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