The Science of Psychotherapy In Conversation with Rita Princi-Hubbard
Oct 15, 2024
Rita Princi-Hubbard, a clinical psychologist and director of the Institute for Neuroscience and Education, dives into the crucial intersection of teacher wellbeing and neuroscience-informed education. She discusses how compassion-focused therapy can empower teachers and improve student relationships. Rita reveals insights into the shortcomings of current teacher training and shares strategies to combat burnout. Join her as she highlights practical classroom tools, the importance of self-compassion, and fascinating findings on teacher-student dynamics.
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Pre-Service Training Lacks Current Child Development
- Teachers usually receive only a tiny fraction of current child-development knowledge during pre-service training.
- Embedding science-of-learning and psychoeducation fills glaring gaps and improves classroom practice.
Build Strategies On A Scientific Foundation
- Teach foundational neuroscience, attachment, and trauma before giving classroom strategies.
- Use self-reflection, objectives, pre/post tests and link modules to teaching standards for uptake.
Teacher Wellbeing Shapes Student Outcomes
- Teacher wellbeing directly shapes classroom relationships and student outcomes.
- Training that increases teacher self-awareness leads to closer teacher-student relationships.
