In-Person Peer Learning Event

Teacher Wellbeing and Mental Health

February 24 (Saturday), 2024 | 12:00 - 4:30 PM
Wellington Tianjin
Led by Jana van Zyl

This participant-driven gathering is an opportunity to connect in-person, share practices, and explore common professional inquiries.

Through the power of collaboration, we can unlock a world of possibilities in supporting teacher wellbeing and mental health within our varied contexts.

We’ll cover topics like:

Wellbeing from within – the importance of self-awareness for teacher wellbeing
The power of connection – supporting colleagues for improved wellbeing
Streamlining systems for success – supportive systems to enhance teacher wellbeing

Host

Jana van Zyl

YCYW Cross-School Curriculum Coordinator (Wellness)

Jana van Zyl is the Head of Student Support and Designated Safeguarding Lead at YCIS Shanghai, Puxi as well as the YCYW Cross-school Curriculum Coordinator for Wellness. She has extensive experience in, and a passion for, working with adults to support them and their children in the areas of wellness, safeguarding, child protection, mental health, social/emotional development, character development, positive discipline, and special education needs. She is a trained virtues project facilitator, positive discipline facilitator and a crisis responder.

Agenda

12:00 - 12:15 – Registration and Connecting

12:30 - 12:45 - Welcome Address and Keynote

13:00 - 14:15 – Break-out session #1 (Choose 1 of the topics below to participate in)

Wellbeing from Within: The Importance of Self-Awareness for Teachers Wellbeing
The Power of Connection: Supporting Colleagues for Improved Wellbeing
Streamlining for Success: Supportive Systems to Enhance Teacher Wellbeing

14:15 - 14:45 - Break

14:45 - 15:30 – Teacher Wellbeing Showcase

15:30 - 16:15 – Panel Debrief – Creating a Sustained Culture of Teacher Wellbeing

16:15 - 16:30 - Closing Address

Breakout Rooms

Wellbeing from Within

The Importance of Self-Awareness for Teachers Wellbeing

As educators, we often prioritise the needs of our students over our own, leading to burnout and decreased wellbeing. In this breakout room, we will explore strategies for increasing our emotional intelligence and developing a deeper understanding of our own needs in order to create a more positive and fulfilling work environment. By prioritising our own wellbeing, we can better support our students and colleagues. Join us for a discussion on the importance of wellbeing from within.

The Power of Connection

Supporting Colleagues for Improved Wellbeing

As leaders and colleagues, we can create a more positive work environment by offering support and building strong relationships. In this breakout room, we will discuss ways to recognise when colleagues may be struggling and how to offer support. Together, we can foster a sense of belonging and reduce feelings of distress or loneliness in the workplace.

Streamlining for Success

Supportive Systems to Enhance Teacher Wellbeing

In this breakout room we will focus on enhancing teacher wellbeing through supportive systems. As educators, we encounter various challenges that can affect our mental health, such as high workloads, challenging students, or limited resources. By evaluating and improving the systems and processes in our schools, we can foster a more supportive environment that prioritises teacher wellbeing.