
The Joy of Teaching Part 1: Navigating Beyond the Negative Noise (45 minutes)
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The Joy of Teaching Part 1: Navigating Beyond the Negative Noise (45 minutes)
Introduction
The check in
Understanding our negativity bias
We asked teachers what brings them joy in the classroom...
Science of positive emotion in teaching
Rituals and routines to enhance positive emotion
From problem focused to solutions focused
Away from venting and towards wellbeing dialogue
Why teaching?
Using self-compassion
Amplifying the good news stories
Reflection
Congratulations
Course Writer

Megan Corcoran is a wellbeing consultant and Director at Wagtail Institute. She spent 12 years teaching and leading in alternative schools, working with young people who had experienced childhood trauma, often lived in out of home care and were experiencing disadvantage. She has a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology and teaches a Positive Psychology subject at Monash University. She is passionate about the wellbeing of students and staff in schools and loves sharing wellbeing science and trauma-informed practice with teachers.