Upcoming
Events
Free Micro-learning Session
How to Start Learner-Led Well-being Campaigns Date: 25 June 2025, 16:00–17:00 South African Standard Time Platform: Microsoft Teams Empower learners to lead mental health awareness campaigns with practical tips and South African examples. Cost: Free for all #LearnerLed
Join Our SATWI Online Support Group Meetings
Connect with fellow educators in our bi-weekly South African Teacher Well-being Initiative Online Support Group Meetings, facilitated by Erika Engelbrecht-Aldworth. These sessions provide a safe space to address pressing issues, share experiences, and build a supportive community of teachers who empower each other. Grab your coffee and join us for engaging conversations! Held every two weeks, exclusively for SATWI members (free access) or non-members (R50 per session). June Schedule: Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 19:00–20:00 South African Standard Time Thursday,26 June 2025, 19:00–20:00 South African Standard Time Platform: Microsoft Teams Reserve your spot by 10 June for the first session and join SATWI Membership Programme for free access to all meetings!
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past
Events
Leading schools that support teacher well-being
I had the honour of spending time with Prof Kat Yassim and her students, who are currently completing the Master's Module titled Future Trends in Education Leadership and Management, to discuss leading schools that support teacher well-being at the University of Johannesburg. Thank you to Prof Kat Yassim and her team for the honour of sharing my research with your students and initiating conversations around the importance of effective well-being management in our schools, particularly among managers who prioritise the well-being of teachers. Our hope is in you!
Well-being in Schools,Where Do We Start?
Whole School Well-being: Where do we start? 1.Build Strong Connections: Robust teacher-pupil relationships enhance academic and emotional outcomes. Foster trust through active listening and empathy (Source: Pianta, 2016). #SchoolWellBeingEncourage 2.Physical Activity: Regular movement breaks improve pupil focus and reduce stress. Just 10 minutes daily can boost mental health (Source: Donnelly et al., 2016). #HealthySchoolsTeach 3.Emotional Regulation: Explicitly teaching pupils mindfulness or coping strategies reduces anxiety and improves classroom behaviour (Source: Durlak et al., 2011). #SELWorksSupport 4.Teacher Well-Being: Teachers with high well-being are more effective and less prone to burnout. Prioritise staff self-care programmes (Source: Jennings & Greenberg, 2009). #TeacherCareCreate
Aan die brand of uitgebrand?
Te midde van stygende eise en voortdurende emosionele uitputting word Suid-Afrikaanse onderwysers toenemend aan uitbranding blootgestel. Hierdie sessie sal jou help om weer asem te skep, jou innerlike "brandstof" te (her)ontdek en met hernude energie terug te keer klas toe.