From dealing with teacher resistance to working on teacher resilience

• Reinders, Hayo ^[1]
  1. [1] Unitec – New Zealand
• Localización: Enletawa Journal, ISSN-e 2463-1965, Vol. 11, Nº. 1, 2018 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Enletawa Journal January - June 2018), págs. 69-76
• Idioma: inglés
• Títulos paralelos:
  • De lidiar con la resistencia de los profesores a trabajar en la resiliencia de los profesores
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  • In a time of constant change and disruption in education, it is common for teachers to feel anxious about their chosen career. Teacher ‘resistance’ is a natural response in such circumstances and one that can take a significant personal and professional toll, both on the individual and those in their community. In this article, I aim to take a more positive approach and frame teachers’ responses to change as a form of resilience, rather than resistance, and as a mindset that can be harnessed for the benefit of the individual as well as the organization. Besides, I offer some recommendations for managers on developing a positive mindset and for teachers to take on a leadership role within the institution.