The Teacher Books

The Teaching Well Series is a dedicated resource for South African educators, designed to improve teaching practice within the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) framework. Grounded in South Africa’s cultural strengths, such as Ubuntu, and informed by global research, this series equips teachers with practical, evidence-based strategies to enhance classroom delivery, address challenges like literacy deficits, resource scarcity, and trauma, and foster engaging, inclusive learning environments. Each article offers actionable tools, phase-specific teaching techniques, and accessible resources to support educators across all CAPS phases—Foundation, Intermediate, Senior, and FET. With more topics on innovative teaching practices to follow, the Teaching Well Series is your guide to elevating your teaching craft and inspiring South Africa’s learners.
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Foreword

much needed issue amongst the myriad of other restorative challenges in SA, i.e., education; or more specifically the challenges of providing the much needed quality education, the overwhelming context in which that has to happen, and the deleterious effects on those saddled with navigating those challenges (not least amongst them, burnout). And while the size of aforesaid challenge could leave one in a state of depressed paralysis, she goes further by then explicating practical ways and means of how the well-being of educators can be addressed utilising strategies from Positive Psychology.

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Teachers Matter Publications

Teachers Matter is a revolutionary, open-access publication that bridges the chasm between academic research and classroom practice. By distilling complex well-being insights into practical, actionable strategies, this global platform empowers educators with the tools to elevate their teaching and personal well-being, fostering a culture of continuous growth and innovation.

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Well-being Matters

Well-being Matters, The Well-being Initiative’s monthly newsletter, is a visionary publication that delivers cutting-edge insights, resources, and updates on well-being education. Curated to inspire transformative change, it equips individuals and communities with sophisticated, science-backed tools to foster personal and professional flourishing.

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