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Embedding therapeutic training in teacher education: building resilience in teachers.
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posted on 2014-09-16, 13:46 authored by Sarah Turner, Maggie BraineEarly career teachers are under considerable pressure and are expected to adjust quickly to the complex and demanding role of teaching. The percentage of teachers who leave the profession within the first five years is concerning (Carlyle and Woods, 2002; Wilhelm et al., 2000). This study researched the emotional effects on the teaching and personal lives of early career teachers and was funded by Loughborough University Design Education Research Group.
We employed a mixed methods approach. A pre questionnaire ascertained early career teachers’ school experiences and the consequences (if any) on their personal lives. In response to this, 44 teachers in four different schools were offered six hours of therapeutic training. A follow-up questionnaire and group interviews considered the impact of the training on practice.
Key findings indicated that therapeutic training was beneficial for normalising many of the concerns raised. It offered an opportunity to share situations within a group which improved teachers’ self- awareness and their awareness of others. The main conclusions revealed the deep physical and emotional exhaustion experienced by these teachers. The impact of the therapeutic training appeared to be extremely positive. This suggests it could be a significant area to be covered during a teacher education course to build resilience to sustain teachers in the profession.
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Teacher Education Advancement Network [TEAN] JournalVolume
5Issue
1Pages
p4 - 18 (14)Citation
TURNER, S. and BRAINE, M., 2013. Embedding therapeutic training in teacher education: building resilience in teachers. Teacher Education Advancement Network [TEAN] Journal, 5 (1), pp. 4 - 18Publisher
TEAN / © University of CumbriaVersion
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This article was published in the serial The Teacher Education Advancement Network Journal [TEAN / © University of Cumbria]. The definitive version is available at: http://bit.ly/135fcdnISSN
2054-5266Publisher version
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