We haven’t yet properly conceptualised the notion of ‘metacognition’ and how it relates to learning. After doing so, we’ll have a firmer footing from which we can more carefully examine how m

Metacognition primarily focuses on understanding one's own thinking processes. It's a deeply personal look at how we learn, making it an introspective activity. However, while metacognition is vital, it's just one piece of the puzzle. Self

Pat's parent has become increasingly confrontational about their child's academic performance. After sending an email expressing concern about Pat's recent distraction in class and incomplete assignments, you received an aggressive response that attacked your teaching ability. The response also demanded immediate changes to your teaching approach.

So far, we have looked at some aspects and strategies that will help you maintain your mental health both in and out of the classroom. Now we'll see what three experts have to say about what a mentally healthy teacher looks like in practice. Use these short videos as a modelling tool, taking notes in your journal of any strategies you could implement in your teaching practice and/or professional life. Select the arrows to navigate between videos.

Through our experiences, we realised that many teachers, especially pre-service and early career teachers (those just starting their careers), face high levels of stress and burnout. These challenges often make it difficult to engage with students in the way that we want. We began to recognise the urgent need to provide – particularly for pre-service teachers – the tools, strategies and support needed to manage the pressures of teaching and prioritise mental health and wellbeing.