Teacher well-being and mindfulness with Rachael Roberts

In the second episode of ELTtime, our Senior Editor, Chris, dives into the importance of teacher well-being with teacher and life coach Rachael Roberts. Expect some helpful tips for incorporating mindfulness into your teaching day, insights into the science of the brain, as well as a discussion about the responsibility of teacher well-being on the employer. Let us know if you enjoyed the episode! Get in touch with any suggestions or questions – you can find us at @garneteducation everywhere! LINKSELT-resourceful.com – Rachael’s ELT website life-resourceful.com – Rachael’s life coaching and training website. Her mindfulness eBook is available to download there, just scroll to the bottom of the page. Join Rachael’s Life-Resourceful Lightbulb Moments Facebook group for lots of videos, discussions, and a book club! CHAPTERS 0:00 – Intro 0:55 – Rachael’s Current Work 2:29 – Rachael’s Personal Experiences 4:00 – Understanding Mindfulness 8:06 – Mindfulness for Teachers and Educators 10:45 – The Brain 16:40 – Tips and Techniques for Mindfulness Practice 22:42 – Responsibility: Employer vs. Personal 27:28 – Technology 30:35 – Mindfulness in Schools 34:43 – Outro

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At Garnet Education, we produce ELT materials that are used in schools, colleges and universities around the world. We’ve created ELTtime in the hope that it can be a springboard for further discussions in our online community and in your staffrooms. You can expect a variety of topics, from the origins of the word capsicum to in-depth discussions of industry biases, global issues and other challenges that the ELT community faces today.