Why is prioritizing mindfulness significant for teachers' well-being and effectiveness in the classroom?
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Mindfulness for better teaching

Learn more about why prioritizing mindfulness is essential for teachers' well-being and effectiveness in the classroom.

In the HAND:ET project we are committed to supporting educators well-being and creating a nurturing environment for both educators and students.

Teachers play a vital role in shaping the future, but their profession often comes with unique challenges, including high levels of stress. To address these issues, the Hand in Hand: Empowering Teachers (HAND:ET) program focuses on teachers' well-being, emphasizing the development of social and emotional competencies and diversity awareness (SEDA). The HAND:ET Program was implemented in schools across six countries (Slovenia, Croatia, Sweden, Germany, Austria and Portugal). A key component of this initiative is mindfulness.

Mindfulness, has gained recognition for its potential to alleviate stress, enhance emotional well-being, and improve mental health. In education, mindfulness has a significant relevance as it can help teachers cultivate self-awareness, emotional regulation, and stress management. These skills are vital for maintaining composure, empathy, and adaptability in the classroom. Mindfulness can also empower teachers to be present, truly listen to students, and create an inclusive learning environment.

We are sharing with you experiences and the perspective of the Hand in Hand Program co-author, educator and participant in the program in this powerful video. Watch the video to find out:

  • what is mindfulness,
  • what are the effects of practicing mindfulness and
  • how can it help teachers in their practice.
news and events
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Feb. 27, 2024

In the sixth and final HAND:ET Newsletter we are sharing with you news and updates from the final stage of the HAND:ET project. Find out more in the article!

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Feb. 26, 2024

The HAND: Empowering Teachers (HAND:ET) initiative has developed comprehensive guidelines to upscale its program across the EU and beyond. Check them out!

Empowering Educators Across Europe – Experimentation Perspectives
Feb. 25, 2024

We present to you the key ideas and findings of a HAND:ET project, integrating the insights of a wide range of stakeholders. This book is our way of experimentally showing how the SEDA of teachers across Europe can be supported!

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Feb. 24, 2024

In this interview with Iva Perković from Network of Education Policy Centers (NEPC), HAND:ET partner responsible for wide dissemination of HAND: Empowering Teachers outcomes and findings and encouraging upscaling of the HAND: Empowering Teachers system, we will discuss the recognition of SEDA competencies in the NEPC region, on the policy level and within the membership as well as the sustainability of the HAND:ET core concepts.

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Feb. 22, 2024

Learn more about final national dissemination event in Slovenia.