How can I support my own and my students’ mental wellbeing?
British Council - Teaching English
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The Importance of Mental Well-Being in Language Teaching
Sarah Mercer is professor for foreign language teaching and head of the ELT researcher methodology department at the University of Graz in Austria. Her research explores how mentally and physically healthy teachers are more engaged, motivated and efficient. She says well-being should not be seen as an indulgence or some sort of added extra. And if teachers have higher wellbeing, more positive emotions, there's a good chance that the learners will pick up on that too - this will help their learning.
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