Building resilience: psychological strength training for future educators 2300-KJO-BR

Teaching is both rewarding and demanding. Future educators are likely to encounter emotional, social, and cognitive pressures, including classroom management, student behavior, institutional expectations, and personal-professional balance. This course offers an in-depth exploration of psychological resilience and practical mental strength training based on positive psychology, cognitive-behavioral approaches, and mindfulness techniques.
Students will develop self-awareness, learn adaptive coping strategies, and engage in reflective practices to strengthen their emotional intelligence and interpersonal competencies. The course uses experiential learning, case studies, and peer collaboration to foster personal growth and build a supportive community among participants.

Tryb prowadzenia

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Założenia (opisowo)

This course is designed to equip future educators with the psychological tools necessary to navigate the emotional and mental challenges of the teaching profession. By building resilience and mental strength, students will be better prepared to foster well-being in themselves and their future classrooms.

Koordynatorzy przedmiotu

Marek Smulczyk

Efekty kształcenia

Knowledge:
Understands theoretical models of psychological resilience and emotional regulation.
Knows key stressors and risk factors in educational environments.
Understands the role of self-care and mental strength in effective teaching.
Skills:
Applies resilience-building techniques in personal and professional contexts.
Demonstrates basic skills in mindfulness, reflection, and cognitive reframing.
Analyses case studies and proposes coping strategies.
Social Competences:
Demonstrates openness to self-reflection and emotional self-regulation.
Acts responsibly and ethically when dealing with students and peers.
Engages in supportive peer communication and community building.

Kryteria oceniania

Participation and engagement in class discussions and exercises
Group project: Resilience training module for schools

Literatura

Reivich, K., & Shatté, A. (2002). The Resilience Factor. Broadway Books.
Seligman, M. E. P. (2011). Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being. Free Press.
Kabat-Zinn, J. (2013). Full Catastrophe Living. Bantam Books.
Neenan, M. (2009). Developing Resilience: A Cognitive-Behavioural Approach. Routledge.
Gu, Q., & Day, C. (2013). Resilient Teachers, Resilient Schools. Routledge.
Duckworth, A. (2016). Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. Scribner.

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