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Self-Care Strategies for Teachers

Lesson Plan

Self-Care Strategies for Teachers

Promoting self-care to prevent burnout

This lesson aims to equip high school teachers with practical self-care strategies to prevent burnout. By engaging in active, collaborative, and game-based learning activities, teachers will explore various self-care techniques and reflect on their personal well-being. This lesson is crucial as it empowers educators to maintain their mental health, ensuring they can continue to provide quality education to their students.

Audience

High School Teachers

Time

35 mins

Approach

Active Learning, Collaborative Learning, Game-Based Learning

Materials

Video: How to Deal with Burnout, Self-Care Reflection Worksheet, Group Activity Instructions, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome participants and introduce the topic of self-care for preventing burnout.
  • Briefly discuss the importance of self-care for educators.
  • Explain the structure of the session, including the video, worksheet, activity, and discussion.

Step 2

Video Viewing

7 mins

Step 3

Self-Care Reflection

8 mins

  • Distribute the 'Self-Care Reflection Worksheet'.
  • Ask participants to individually reflect on their current self-care practices and areas for improvement.
  • Provide guidance on how to fill out the worksheet.

Step 4

Collaborative Group Activity

10 mins

  • Divide participants into small groups.
  • Provide each group with the 'Group Activity Instructions'.
  • Instruct groups to brainstorm and share self-care strategies they find effective.
  • Encourage groups to create a mini-poster of their top strategies.

Step 5

Discussion and Sharing

5 mins

  • Reconvene as a whole group.
  • Use the 'Discussion Questions' to facilitate a conversation about self-care practices.
  • Invite groups to share their mini-posters and insights from their discussions.
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Worksheet

Self-Care Reflection Worksheet

This worksheet helps teachers reflect on their current self-care practices and identify areas for improvement.

List three self-care activities you currently practice regularly.

Consider activities that help you relax and recharge.







Identify two areas where you feel you could improve your self-care routine.

Think about aspects of your life that cause stress or fatigue.







What is one new self-care strategy you would like to try?

Consider strategies mentioned in the video or group activity.







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Group Activity Instructions

Instructions for the collaborative group activity where teachers brainstorm and share effective self-care strategies.

  • Form groups of 3-4 participants.
  • Discuss and list self-care strategies that have worked for you in the past.
  • Choose the top three strategies and create a mini-poster to present to the group.
  • Be prepared to explain why these strategies are effective.
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Discussion

Self-Care Discussion Questions

Discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about self-care practices among teachers.

What self-care strategies have you found most effective in managing stress?

Encourage sharing of personal experiences and practical tips.







How can we incorporate self-care into our daily routines as educators?

Discuss small, manageable changes that can be made to daily schedules.







What barriers do you face in practicing self-care, and how can they be overcome?

Explore common challenges and brainstorm solutions as a group.







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