Wellbeing
Self-Awareness and Personal Development for Teachers
6 days
Self-awareness is the foundation of effective teaching, emotional balance and professional growth. This course is designed to help teachers deepen their understanding of themselves as educators, individuals and members of a school community.
Through guided reflection, practical exercises and coaching-inspired techniques, participants will explore their values, strengths, beliefs and behavioural patterns in the classroom. The course supports teachers in developing greater emotional clarity, resilience and purpose in their professional practice.
Special attention is given to stress management, professional identity, communication style and personal growth strategies that can be integrated into daily school life. The course promotes sustainable personal development, helping teachers improve both wellbeing and professional effectiveness.
Learning Outcomes
Participants to the course will learn to:
Increase self-awareness regarding their teaching style and behaviour
Identify personal strengths, values and development areas
Understand how beliefs and emotions influence classroom practice
Develop strategies for personal and professional growth
Improve emotional regulation and stress management
Strengthen confidence and authenticity as educators
Reflect critically on professional identity and purpose
Design a personal development plan for ongoing improvement
Programme
Self-Awareness and Personal Development for Teachers
Day 1 – Understanding Self-Awareness in Teaching
What is self-awareness in education?
Teacher identity and professional role
Reflection on personal teaching journey
Self-assessment exercises
Day 2 – Values, Beliefs and Teaching Practice
Core values in education
How beliefs influence classroom behaviour
Aligning personal values with professional practice
Guided reflection activities
Day 3 – Strengths and Growth Areas
Identifying personal strengths as a teacher
Recognising areas for development without judgement
Feedback and self-reflection tools
Strength-based teaching approach
Day 4 – Emotional Awareness and Triggers
Emotional patterns in classroom situations
Identifying triggers and reactions
Developing emotional regulation strategies
Practical case analysis
Day 5 – Communication and Professional Identity
How communication reflects self-awareness
Assertiveness and authenticity in teaching
Relationships with students, parents and colleagues
Role-play and practical exercises
Day 6 – Personal Development Plan for Teachers
Designing a structured personal growth plan
Setting realistic professional goals
Reflection and peer feedback
Final presentation and course closure
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Course participants will receive training and engage in exercises designed to develop their skills as trainers. The provision of additional materials or resources will be determined based on the course structure and the instructor’s approach to meeting the learning objectives
Course package content:
Services and activities included in the course package are those described above. Please note that accommodation, transport, and meals are not provided.
Cancellation & changes:
Common sense prevails when it comes to cancellations, which are analyzed on a case-by-case basis.