Neuroscientific approach to teacher and educator work wellbeing

About this course

This course combines theoretical knowledge and practical activities that stem from the neuroscientific knowledge of work wellbeing in the field of education. For educators, the latest knowledge on brain research is important both to enhance their own wellbeing but also to help the learners learn.

Course objectives

• To understand stress and anxiety from the neuroscientific point of view, to familiarise the participants with the latest information on stress and anxiety research
• To understand the specific work wellbeing requirements of education professions, to carry out exercices that allow the participants to develop their own strengths as managers of stress
• To understand the connection between stress of the educator and learning of the learners, the basics of the mirror neuron systems
• To practice several practical methods that enhance work wellbeing in educators, also methods that are applicable in the classroom

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Main topics

• Stress and brain
• Anxiety and brain
• Work wellbeing in educators
• Connection between stress, learning and memory
• Mirror neuron system
• Physiological states, work wellbeing and learning
• Stress and digital tools
• Relaxation practices and learning

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Target group

Professionals working in the field of education, educators, decision makers in education

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Subject background

Several professions in education suffer from work wellbeing issues. Some Nordic countries have problems in recruiting teachers to schools and early childhood education due to the stressfulness of the work. These professions suffer greatly from work arrangements that create a lot of stress. The teachers can, however, do a lot to enhance their own wellbeing if they know the science behind stress and if they are educated on the connection between stress and learning.

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General course fee and cancellation information

The courses and workshops vary in price. Please note that the course fee does not cover meals or accommodation. The course fee and day-package fee are invoiced after the registration deadline (you can also pay the course with credit card).

Travel arrangements

Please refrain from booking any travel tickets until we have confirmed the course. The confirmation, which will be sent at the latest after the registration deadline, will include detailed information on the payment of the course fee and day-packages, as well as information on practical arrangements. Please note that you are not insured by NIVA.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations received by May, 8th 2024: full refund
Cancellations received by May, 8th 2024 or later: no refund

The total price of the course will be invoiced after the registration deadline (you can also pay the course with credit card).

The price is subject to minor changes.

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Contact person

Course leader

Minna Huotilainen
Professor of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Helsinki, Finland
email: minna.huotilainen@helsinki.fi

In practical matters, please contact:

Project Manager and Communications Advisor
Linda Oksanen
NIVA
email: linda.oksanen@niva.org