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Happy to teach: Strengthening supportive school communities
Part III of UNESCO’s Happy Schools webinar series
In many school systems, happiness and academic achievement are seen as competing priorities. However, a growing body of global research shows that positive school environments are important levers for long-term learning outcomes and the well-being of students and teachers. Simply put, a happy learner will keep learning and a happy teacher will keep teaching.
UNESCO helps policy-makers understand the vital role of happiness in – and for – learning through the Happy Schools framework. The framework divides the concept of a 'happy school' into 4 pillars: people, process, place and principles. This framework helps governments adopt a system-wide approach to developing holistic policies that enable safe, supportive, and stimulating learning spaces where all students can learn and thrive.
On World Happiness Day 2023, UNESCO kicked off a Happy Schools webinar series to discuss each of the four pillars of framework in a dedicated discussion. This third installment will explore the people pillar to:
Strong school-based relationships are the foundation of positive learning environments and outcomes. This webinar will celebrate World Teacher’s Day by highlighting the critical need to strengthen relationships between teachers, students, families, staff, communities and managers to ensure schools are happy places to teach and to learn.
Participants: Policy-makers, development partners, researchers, school leaders, teachers, young people and their guardians.
Format & session logistics: The webinar will take place on Zoom in English and Spanish.
Join the first KIX 2023 webinar, focusing on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for teachers. This webinar will serve as a platform for educators and education specialists in Africa to engage in a meaningful discussion on enhancing mental well-being and support systems for teachers.
Topic: Mental Health: The Best Investment for Teachers in Africa? Subtopic: A Systemic Approach to Strengthening Mental Health & Psychosocial Support for Resilient Teachers and Learners in Africa
Date: Tuesday, 22nd August 2023
Time: 15:00-17:00hrs (East Africa Time)
Duration: 2 hours
Keynote Speaker, Dr. Christian Addai-Poku, Secretary General of AFTRA, Chief Executive of the National Teaching Council of Ghana, and President of Education International, Africa Region, will address the importance of prioritizing teachers' well-being and psychosocial support for better learning outcomes in Africa.
The webinar is organized under the framing of the KIX Africa 19 hub managed by UNESCO-IICBA, UNICEF ESARO and AUC-IPED, with the goal of fostering valuable insights into building a resilient teaching community. It aims to:
Join the webinar by registering via the Zoom link here and be a part of this crucial conversation.
Join the first KIX 2023 webinar, focusing on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for teachers. This webinar will serve as a platform for educators and education specialists in Africa to engage in a meaningful discussion on enhancing mental well-being and support systems for teachers.
Topic: Mental Health: The Best Investment for Teachers in Africa? Subtopic: A Systemic Approach to Strengthening Mental Health & Psychosocial Support for Resilient Teachers and Learners in Africa
Date: Tuesday, 22nd August 2023
Time: 15:00-17:00hrs (East Africa Time)
Duration: 2 hours
Keynote Speaker, Dr. Christian Addai-Poku, Secretary General of AFTRA, Chief Executive of the National Teaching Council of Ghana, and President of Education International, Africa Region, will address the importance of prioritizing teachers' well-being and psychosocial support for better learning outcomes in Africa.
The webinar is organized under the framing of the KIX Africa 19 hub managed by UNESCO-IICBA, UNICEF ESARO and AUC-IPED, with the goal of fostering valuable insights into building a resilient teaching community. It aims to:
Join the webinar by registering via the Zoom link here and be a part of this crucial conversation.