Transforming Teaching

Across ten chapters, this Springer volume approaches teaching through the lens of human wellbeing. It begins with a philosophical account of what it means to teach as a human being, then considers how an evidence-based framework linking wellbeing and character might inform learning, and what it means for teachers to foster wellbeing themselves.

The middle chapters turn to the settings where this work takes place. They look at how school culture and context shape wellbeing education, survey existing theoretical models of wellbeing in education, and discuss the relationship between teaching and character education. Case studies of wellbeing education linked to whole-school improvement offer practical examples, and another chapter gathers evidence-based strategies that support wellbeing, professional practice and academic growth.

The final chapters address leadership in wellbeing education and look ahead to the place of wellbeing education in the 22nd century.