How is teacher burnout influencing my child?
We entrust our children to their teachers, but teachers are suffering, says developmental specialist Dr. Melodie de Jager. She discusses the current reality, roles and contribution of especially foundation-phase teachers; how teachers have been affected by the pandemic, secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, bullying behaviour, a lack of recognition and burnout; and simple mind shifts that can boost their resilience. A must-listen for caring parents.
Dr. Melodie de Jager
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In ep. 74 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, Melodie clarifies
teachers’ current reality
indicators of burnout
why being closed to beauty, change and growth is a sure sign of exhaustion
why teachers’ well-being, especially those in the foundation phase, is absolutely essential – clue: the role played by mirror neurons
why foundation phase teachers are “the most influential people on earth”
teachers’ difficulties with some learners’ attitude
the most difficult year in a child’s school career
the many roles foundation phase teachers fulfill, including code breaking
Melodie’s view of well-being
3 simple realisations (not tasks!) that can help teachers recharge.
In this podcast episode, Melodie refers to the neurologist Dr. Etienne van der Walt and the French ear, nose and throat specialist Dr. Alfred A. Tomatis.
Regarding visual images of emotional states:
Dr. Etienne van der Walt’s podcast on Cognitive empathy and factors that prevent burnout complements Melodie’s assessment of teachers’ current situation beautifully.
How do you share your heart - and history - with those you cherish? Melodie illuminates our deep need for human connection.
Melodie explains how you can find out if your (or your loved one’s) primary sense is visual, auditory, or kinaesthetic.
In order to learn to read, a child’s brain and body must be ready - reading does not occur naturally! Here Dr. Melodie de Jager makes everything crystal clear.
Listen to Melodie’s findings on the influence of gravity on children’s physical, emotional, social and intellectual development.
Meet the woman behind the developmental specialist: Melodie on aha moments, siestas, the force of gravity and solitude.
If you’re intrigued by the idea of the Mind Dynamix “operating manual” for your or your child’s one-of-a-kind brain, you’ll find Melodie’s explanation here.
Have you heard about Melodie’s blog on pregnancy and birth that combines a gripping story with sound scientific principles?
Contact details
Dr. Melodie de Jager, human development specialist, author and keynote speaker from Johannesburg, is the founder of the BabyGym and Mind Moves Institutes.
melodiedj@worlonline.co.za
Tel. 011 888 5434
44 7th Street, Linden, Johannesburg
Websites:
www.mindmoves.co.za – www.schoolreadiness.co.za – www.mindynamix.com - www.seniormindmoves.co.za
Facebook:
Dr. Melodie de Jager
BabyGym Institute International
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Books written by Melodie:
Available at www.mindmoves.co.za/shop/
https://www.mindmoves.co.za/ - click on Find an instructor if you are looking for guidance
Your love relationship: optimise your sensory fit by doing the detective work that Melodie recommends.
Lees hoekom babas moet kruip en hoe om dit aan te moedig.
Music by Mart-Marie Snyman
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Photograph of Dr. Melodie de Jager: supplied
Please note:
These podcasts are intended purely for educational purposes and should never replace professional evaluation or discussion.
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