Pedagogical well-being

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In addition to occupational well-being and well-being at study, there have been a growing amount of talk about pedagogical well-being. Pedagogical well-being is a systemic entity based on interaction between teachers and students and other stakeholders and networks (design, methods, assessments etc.). It is also influenced by the support and interaction of the work community (emotional support and a safe learning environment).

To build up pedagogical well-being requires pedagogical awareness: understanding of teaching, learning, well-being and the connection between them. Pedagogical well-being can be strengthened by developing actions and structures that support teacher involvement, competence, motivation, expertise and collaboration.

See also

Erkkilä, R. ja Perunka, S. (2021). Pedagoginen hyvinvointi voimaannuttaa ja osallistaa opettajan ja opiskelijan. (in Finnish)

Murphy, T. & al. (2021). The being of a teacher: teacher pedagogical well-being and teacher self-care.

Vanhanen-Nuutinen, L. & Aura, P. (toim.)(2023). Opas pedagogiseen hyvinvointiin. (in Finnish)