• Social

    Encourage the development of social skills, providing various activities and lessons that ask students to work together. Create inclusive classrooms that celebrate and accommodate all kinds of learners.2

    Cognitive

    No matter what tools, activities, and curricula you incorporate, a positive, encouraging attitude toward new challenges can shape a child’s learning and cognitive development and keep them invested.3

    Physical

    Neuroscience research confirms the obvious — when teacher’s mix gestures, motion and whole-body movement into learning, long-term memory thrives.4

  • Social

    Research shows that young and old thrive when classrooms welcome intergenerational relationships.5 Mentorship opportunities support teachers and students.6

    Cognitive

    Studies show that movement, play and outdoor-based learning supports growth of brain pathways and learning.7

  • Social

    Early career teachers who paired with mentors during the pandemic showed better retention, according to research. Your network means everything.8

    Cognitive

    When teachers and other front line staff partner with mental health professionals, they can learn basic assessment and other skills that support school-wide mental health.9

    Physical

    Along with lesson plans, teachers find that having a self-care plan in place and revisiting it once a month reinforces the need to prioritize your own wellness.10

John Carroll’s specialized Master of Education programs (Advanced Studies in Child and Adolescent Health and Wellness, Educational Leadership) and licensure programs provide a whole-student perspective.

JCU Courses that Help Build Your Resilience Toolkit

  • ED 554 - MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
  • ED 532 - DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
  • PS289 - PSYCHOLOGY OF TRAUMA: MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT
  • ED560 - SCHOOL & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
  • CG 505 - HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
  • ED505 - CHILD AND ADOLESCENT STUDY

Sources:

  1. Children’s mental health is in crisis | Read article → | Back ↩
  2. 9 Ways to Teach Social Skills in Your Classroom | Read article → | Back ↩
  3. Why a Love of Learning Matters | Read article → | Back ↩
  4. Eight Ways to Use Movement in Teaching & Learning | Read article → | Back ↩
  5. What Happens When Old and Young Connect | Read article → | Back ↩
  6. How to Forge a Mentoring Relationship | Read article → | Back ↩
  7. The Importance of Outdoor Play and Its Impact on Brain Development in Children | Read article → | Back ↩
  8. 3 Ways to Support Early Career Teachers Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic | Read article → | Back ↩
  9. The Importance of Outdoor Play and Its Impact on Brain Development in Children | Read article → | Back ↩
  10. Developing a self-care plan | Read article → | Back ↩