
Beyond Survival: The New Teacher Podcast
How can new teachers stay positive throughout the year?
This week's guest is Professor Christian Van Nieuwerburgh. Christian is a leading academic in the field of coaching and positive psychology. He is a passionate about the application of coaching and positive psychology in education, and is the global director of Growth Coaching International.
In this episode we answer the question: How can new teachers stay positive throughout the year? To answer this central question we explore the following:
1. What do you know now that you wish you had known at the start of your career?
2. Can you give listeners a brief overview of what positive psychology is?
3. What are some positive psychology interventions that might benefit teachers?
4. What role do relationships have in sustaining a positive mindset for teachers?
5. Are there any other tips you might have for teachers in self-care and sustaining a positive mindset?
I hope you really enjoy the episode!