A Practical Guide to Pupil Wellbeing: Strategies for classroom teachers

This book is essential for classroom teachers who want to improve their students' health and well-being. It provides practical advice on how to implement research-informed practices in the classroom and assesses key health and wellbeing areas that teachers can directly affect.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 140 pages
Publication date: 14 July 2023
Publisher: John Catt Educational Ltd

Every year, an overwhelming number of research papers, guidance documents, and educational aims are published on the topic of pupil mental health and wellbeing. While these resources offer valuable insights and theories, they often lack a clear and practical pathway for busy classroom teachers to implement these findings effectively. The focus on wellbeing is here to stay, but what does it truly mean? How can it be integrated into the curriculum? And what is the role of a teacher in promoting this aspect of student development? This book takes a critical approach to examining the importance of being a research-informed teacher. It assesses some of the key health and wellbeing areas that class teachers can directly impact, and provides practical advice on how to achieve this. Designed in part to create a clearer pathway for classroom teachers, this book aims to ensure that, while already managing numerous responsibilities, the health and wellbeing needs of their pupils can be met effectively.

Teaching, like healthcare, possesses immense potential to contribute to social improvement on both individual and societal levels. Teachers go above and beyond their job descriptions every day, facing numerous challenges in their efforts. This book aims to provide class teachers with a comprehensive toolkit of information to help them succeed as teachers of health and wellbeing.

In conclusion, the publication of research papers, guidance documents, and educational aims on pupil mental health and wellbeing is a significant step forward. However, it is crucial to provide teachers with practical guidance and resources to effectively integrate these findings into their teaching practices. By becoming research-informed teachers and focusing on the health and wellbeing of their students, teachers can make a significant impact on the lives of their students and contribute to the betterment of society as a whole.

Weight: 220g
Dimension: 147 x 210 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398388871