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- 1. Teacher and Learner Well being and Psycho-social Support Presented by Lwanga Robert & Mr. Nalumenya Emmanuel
- 2. Areas of focus WELL-BEING & SCHOOL TEACHER WELL-BEING LEARNER WELL-BEING
- 3. Well being (H) Well being is the way one feels and function, mentally, physically and emotionally at a personal and social level. Physical well being affects emotional and mental well being and vice versa
- 5. Importance of Well being to learning. Reflection 1.What do you think your students will be like if you get into a class when you are not feeling well? 2.What will they be like when you get into class feeling well?
- 6. Different aspects of Well being(jh) Activity 1 Write how you would describe yourself when you are feeling well and when you are not feeling well. Fill in for emotional, physical and social aspects also. When Im feeling well I am When Im not feeling well I am. Aspect More creative Unable to concentrate Cognitive (Head) Lack of interaction Feel insecure Emotional (The Heart) Psychomotor
- 7. 1. When I do not feel well, my students are more likely to: a. Disrupt the class more often b. Become scared and unresponsive c. Perform lower than average d. Have trouble focusing e. All of the above 2. When I feel well, I am: a. More patient b. Better at class management c. More creative d. Attentive to my students needs e. All of the above 3. How will teacher wellbeing affect learners performance? 4. What is the importance of referrals? 5. Give 2 components of a safe learning environment
- 8. 1. How will teacher wellbeing affect learners performance? 2. What is the importance of referrals? 3. Give 2 components of a safe learning environment
- 9. Creating a safe learning space(j) A safe learning space or environment helps learners develop effective ways to recognize, process, manage and cope with their feelings. As a teacher , to create this safe learning environment, you need to be able to recognize process and manage your own emotions as well.
- 10. Tips of creating a Safe learning environment(h) Let learners participate in making their rules and regulations. They will not break them Let learners agree on fair and just penalties Role model social and emotional skill that support well being. Activity: what strategies can you use to role model the following skills in a class Self awareness, social awareness, relation ship skill and responsible decision making.
- 11. Violence at school Violence can be perpetrated by teachers and other school staff, through corporal punishment, cruel and humiliating forms of psychological punishment/treatment, bullying, sexual exploitation and abuse. Violence can be between peers in and around schools, and include bullying., sexual and gender-based violence, physical violence and psychological violence. or cyber bullying. N.B Whatever the case ,Learners should understand that violence should never be tolerated.
- 12. Going forward at school during this period of the pandemic As a teacher; you should know that your well being as well as that of your learner affects the process of learning. Ensure there is a safe learning environment - a space where there will be trust and respect between you the teacher and the learner. Know that all learner have the right to attend school and be protected from violence in and out of school. Violence undermines learners sense of self worth and hinders their future development. Understand that all behavior exhibited is an indicator of what the child is going through internally, so find out what is driving the behavior and respond in a safe and comforting way. Note that for some vulnerable learners, school may be the first time they are seeing trusted friends and adults. So failure to address there violent issues they are experiencing will negatively impact on their education. Demystify the belief that physical disciplining makes learners to grow up well behaved .Violence only promotes other violence. Recognize that learners who grow up in violent environments tend to see violence as a way to resolve disputes. Thats why they become prone to violence. Give them the attention they deserve.
- 13. Going forward cont. Display violence in your classroom or at school will only encourage a cyclical pattern of violence. Exposure to violence(physical, verbal and emotional) can cause lifelong damage to a learner. Use and be encouraged to use positive discipline in the management of your classroom and deal with misbehavior non violent strategies that allow learners understand and learn from their mistakes. It is important to discuss the unwanted behavior and how it can be corrected. It is important to understand that all Learners have a right to be protected form violence in school. Violence against learners is never justified. Engage learners in developing classroom rules, they are less likely to break them and they will set penalties that are non violent. You should know that some learners have been experiencing a lot of violence during the covid-19 quarantine /lockdown. Be mindful of how this might affect their performance in the classroom. Be mindful of the fact that not all learners act violently, some may become fearful and withdraw from social interaction some may exhibit behavior like ( sitting alone, not responding to questions in class, cry over trivial things, moody etc N.B Violence in and out of the classroom should never be tolerated.
- 14. Teacher wellbeing -Recognizing your stressors(J) Teacher stressors when not recognized and dealt with may result to Burn out. Activity As you plan to return to teaching in the next term, a) what are some of your sources of stress that have emerged due to the COVID-19 pandemic? b) How do these stressors affect your wellbeing/health? c) What coping strategies do you plan to use to avoid the stressors affect your teaching when schools open
- 15. Teacher well being. SELF CARE IS KEY TO PREVENTING BURN OUTS Self care consists of taking time off to do activities that re-energize you and improve your mood. Activity What are some of the simple activities that you can use in your self care practices?
- 16. Teacher Well being- Self care - Going Forward Teaching is recognized as a high stress career. We need to manage our stress level in order to manage our classroom well especially now in the context of reopening after covid-19. We all handle stress differently . Below are some best practices for making time for your self care as a teacher. View rest as an essential tool for productivity Limit your time on checking your phone. Substitute one or two of these checking times with just silence or stillness. This can make a difference in our energy levels and ability to focus and concentrate. Think about what you can let go for your self care Make self care part of your routine. Eat well ,get enough sleep and do physical exercises every day . Create a routine for home and for school to help reduce on cognitive pressure.
- 17. Teacher well being cont. Avoid over use of substances that change your mood or increase energy levels At the end of the day make a list of things that have happened during the day to energize you. Let go of things that are out of your control Limit the time you spend on issues that are stressing e.g Covid 19 information not got form a trusted source. Do an activity you enjoy or find meaningful everyday. Take time to talk to some one how you are feeling if things are not moving well. Talk to your colleagues about how you are feeling about teaching during the pandemic.
- 18. Learner well being Recognizing learners stressors Stressors and signs of distress differ with different age level of learners, so even support given needs to be different. To reduce the stressors of learners ,activities should be drawn by the teacher to give positive coping strategies that support learners well being. Listening and giving correct supportive communication can build trust with the adult. Linking learners to professional support services is very key for information and services you do not know Knowing when and which cases require referrals is also very important.
- 19. Learners well being Going Forward As a teacher; Always give supportive communication by keeping, a calm voice using friendly posture and asking caring questions. Be mindful to model and teach learners the communication dos eg active listening, speaking respectfully and communication donts such as interrupting one another/speaking over each other. Encourage learner to practice them during class discussions. Be a good listener to your learners. During this time there is a lot of illness and death. Talk to learners about illness and death. Do not lie. Keep answering learners questions about illness and death depending on the age level. Engage learners to identify safe and unsafe places at school ,home and in their communities. Be observant of learners needing referral in your classroom and refer them to school management. Such may be a learner; - who acts violently to others even on trivial things, - cant recall events of the 24 hours, - speaks about attempts of suicide or self harm etc
- 20. Audience remarks