Terms to Know
capability to create and retain positive relationships and navigate situations with diverse individuals
Relationship skills
Individuals become aware of and make choices for a healthier and more successful life
Wellness
Why is getting enough sleep so important for teachers?
Better mood, health, and ability to think clearly
List a cause of stress that has to do with professional rewards.
Salary increase, recognition for work, praise for efforts, promotions, evaluation marks
List an effect of teacher stress that has to do with physical wellness
Teachers are likely to have more absences, become sick more frequently, and minds lack clarity
capability of making good choices about personal actions and social connections
responsible decision making
procedure of developing interpersonal skills, self-control, and self-awareness
social-emotional learning
When a teacher does not take home grading, a computer, or planning, what is this called?
Disconnection
List a cause of stress that impacts personal health.
Lack of sleep, lack of time to use restroom, lack of time to eat, lack of nutritious food, lack of exercise, lack of sunshine
List an effect of teacher stress on students
Students may lack the information needed to go forward in a program, may become negative or disengaged
capability to understand the views of others from diverse backgrounds and cultures
social-awareness
What is work-life balance?
Healthy balance between professional responsibilities and home life so that neither has overwhelming committments
What is a boundary teachers can use at lunchtime?
Teachers can leave the classroom, eat away from the classroom, and not do work during lunch break.
List a cause of stress that has to do with teacher responsibilities
Lack of planning, lack of materials, lack of resources, lack of preparation
List an effect of teacher stress on family life
Families may feel overwhelmed by the teacher's situation and have no control or ability to help
capability to understand one's personal emotions, beliefs, and morals
self-awareness
What is stress?
Stress is a physical, emotional, or mental response to perceived challenges or threats.
How can a teacher benefit from not discussing school at home with family?
A teacher can be present with the family when they are there, and allow the mind to rest from school.
List a cause of teacher stress that has to do with personal mental health
If a teacher has their own emotional boxes in their memory, and don't realize it, student situations can "trigger" their own trauma or memories.
List an effect of teacher stress on other teachers
Co-workers may become overwhelmed if teacher "dumps" problems, expresses negativity, or is not pulling their share of the weight for any reason
capability to manage emotions, beliefs, and actions in various situations
self-management
What is anxiety?
Anxiety: mental health condition with excessive worry, fear, and nervousness
List three ways a teacher can disconnect when they get home.
Changing clothes, going for a walk, listening to calm music instead of immediate news or programs that require the mind to think, planning time for self and family that is recreational
List a cause of stress that is a choice for teachers
Choosing to work during lunch, choosing to work during vacation, choosing to talk about work at home, choosing not to take advantage of opportunities, or time, money, energy management.
What ways can teachers and students work together where stress is concerned?
Awareness of self, awareness of each other, including teacher-student, student-teacher, student-student, and teacher-teacher.