TEACHING RESILIENCE AND MENTAL HEALTH ACROSS THE CURRICULUM : a guide for high school and college... teachers

Written by a teacher for teachers, __Teaching Resilience and Mental Health Across the Curriculum__ is an integrative approach to pedagogy for educators at the high school and college level to survive, thrive, and sustain in the profession. Blending theory, research, and practice for a comprehensive program for teachers to incorporate well-being tools into the classroom, each of the book’s five foundations includes engaging information, strategies, real-world examples, interactive reflection questions, and activities that can be directly applied to teaching and life. Practical guidance in designing real-world curriculum is offered alongside accessible strategies for engagement, investment, and active learning in student-centered classrooms. An essential guide for teachers, it includes techniques for incorporating well-being that are grounded in culturally responsive teaching, trauma-informed instruction, mental health, resilience, and emotional literacy. Teachers will also gain insight on how to make the career sustainable through practices for self-compassion and authentic self-care so they can not only survive, but flourish in and out of school. For all the challenges that students and teachers face, this book defines what it means, and what it takes, to teach in today’s classrooms. Written by a teacher for teachers, Teaching Resilience and Mental Health Across the Curriculum is an integrative approach to pedagogy for educators at the high school and college level to survive, thrive, and sustain in the profession. This book defines what it means, and what it takes, to teach in today’s classrooms. Cover 1 Half Title 2 Series Page 3 Title Page 4 Copyright Page 5 Dedication 6 Table of Contents 8 Meet the Author 10 Acknowledgements 11 Introduction 12 Chapter 1: Foundation 1: Purpose 18 A. Find Your Why 19 Goals and Decisions 23 Questions for Reflection or Discussion 25 B. Curriculum: Aligning Goals, Instruction, and Assessment 26 Learning Goals 26 Curriculum Design 28 Ways of Learning 30 Active Learning 30 Learning Styles 30 Growth-Model Differentiation 31 A Yogic Lens in Differentiating Instruction 31 Thoughts on Classroom Management 32 Assessment 35 Check for Understanding 35 Takeaways 36 Rubrics 36 Grading 37 Celebrate Success 38 Questions for Reflection or Discussion 39 C. Application: Curriculum Design and Projects 40 Unit 1: Here I Stand 43 Unit 2: Times of Transition 43 Unit 3: The Quest 44 Curricular Projects 45 Questions for Reflection or Discussion 48 Bibliography 49 Chapter 2: Foundation 2: Investment 51 A. Relationships 52 Student Stories and Identity 54 Trust 55 Questions for Reflection or Discussion 58 B. Ownership 59 Student Leadership 60 Motivation 62 Owning Success 64 Student-Centered Classrooms 64 Questions for Reflection or Discussion 67 C. Application: Community Partnerships 68 Questions for Reflection or Discussion 74 Bibliography 75 Chapter 3: Foundation 3: Relevance 76 A. Culturally Responsive Teaching 78 Questions for Reflection or Discussion 84 B. Trauma-Sensitive Instruction 85 Post-Traumatic Growth 86 Secondary Trauma 89 Questions for Reflection or Discussion 90 C. Application: Emotional Literacy 91 RAIN Technique for Working with Emotions 94 Emotional Conditions for Learning 96 Questions for Reflection and Discussion 98 Bibliography 99 Chapter 4: Foundation 4: Mental Health 100 A. Mindfulness in Physical, Mental, and Social Well-Being 101 Physical Health 102 Exercise 102 Nutrition 103 Sleep 104 Consent 104 Substance Use 105 Mental Health 105 Mindfulness 106 Social Health 109 Questions for Reflection or Discussion 112 B. Stress Resilience 113 What Is Stress? 113 Growth Mindset 115 Physiological Response 116 Anxiety 117 GOBB Technique 118 Questions for Reflection or Discussion 120 C. Application: Self-Care and Self-Compassion 121 Simplify 121 Balance Competing Interests 121 Pause for Self-Care 122 Set Boundaries 123 Release 123 Get Some Armor 124 Support Networks 124 Mindful Self-Compassion 124 Questions for Reflection or Discussion 126 Bibliography 127 Chapter 5: Foundation 5: Resilience 129 A. Types of Resilience 130 Foundations of Success 135 Leading with Strengths 136 Adjusting the Stimulus to Get the Response You Want 137 If It's Not Working, Change It 137 Questions for Reflection or Discussion 138 B. Relentless Sparkle 139 Technology 140 Signature Strengths 141 Time Affluence 142 Boundaries 143 Questions for Reflection or Discussion 145 C. Application: Leading Positive Change 146 Implementation 147 Pre-Change 147 During Change 148 Post-Change 149 Professional Development 150 Questions for Reflection or Discussion 153 D. Conclusion 154 Bibliography 155 Appendix A: Sample Curricular Units and Syllabus 157 Thematic Unit 1: Here I Stand (Grades 11–12) 157 Unit Summary 157 Common Core State Standards 157 Possible Texts 158 Thematic Vocabulary 158 Summative Assessments 158 Sample Learning Questions and Activities on Select Texts 159 Difference and Indifference 159 Allegiance and Survival 160 Allegiance and Duty (self, state) 160 Allegiance and Duty (family, self, state) 160 Redemption 161 Essay Options 162 Here I Stand Mental Health Research and Video Project 163 Part 1: Research to Develop a Solid Understanding of Your Issue 163 Part II: 3–5-Page Research Paper Answering Your Question 163 Part III: Video 163 Part V: Here I Stand Film Festival and Soapbox Presentation 164 Extra Options 164 Option 1: Take Action: Service and Interview 164 Option 2: Create a Proposal for a School or Community Organization that Addresses Your Issue 165 Option 3: Apply to be Part of our School Mental Health Team 165 Option 4: Enter a Contest to Magnify Your Voice 165 Thematic Unit 2: Times of Transition (Grades 11–12) 166 Unit Summary 166 Common Core State Standards 166 Possible Texts 166 Sample Learning Questions and Activities on Select Texts 167 Metamorphosis 167 The Past, Present, and Future 168 Internal and External Struggles 168 Approaches to Life 169 Facing the Past 169 Personal Stories 170 Assessments 170 Thematic Unit 3: The Quest for Treasure (Grades 9–10) 171 Unit Summary 171 Common Core State Standards 171 Essential Questions 171 Possible Texts 171 Thematic Vocabulary 172 Sample Learning Questions 172 Sample Learning Activities 173 Summative Assessments 174 StoryCorps Interview Project 175 Great Questions for Anyone 176 Grandparents 177 Parents 177 Growing Up 178 School 178 Love and Relationships 179 Working 179 Family Heritage 179 Remembering A Loved One 180 University Mindfulness Course Syllabus 181 Introduction to Mindfulness 181 Course Description 181 Learning Outcomes 181 Acknowledgement 182 Required Course Book 182 Communication 183 Reflection and Evaluation 183 Online Etiquette (if online) 183 Grades 183 Grading Scale 186 Course Outline 186 Appendix B: Learner Statements 188 Growth Mindset 188 Resilience 189 Power and Freedom 190 Community Responsibility 191 Quest for Knowledge 192 Curiosity and Openness 193 Appendix C: Recommended Books for Further Study 194 Resilience, Courage, and Compassion 194 Habits, Motivation, and Willpower 194 Happiness and Well-Being 195 Mental Health, Emotions, and Stress 195 Mindfulness 195 active,learning;,classroom,management;,community,partnerships;,culturally,responsive,teaching;,curriculum,design;,emotional,literacy;,emotional,resilience;,growth,mindset;,mental,health;,personal,self-care;,physical,health;,post-traumatic,stress;,professional,development;,self-compassion;,social,well-being;,stress,resilience;,student,leadership;,technology,use;,trauma-sensitive,approach active learning,classroom management,community partnerships,culturally responsive teaching,curriculum design,emotional literacy,emotional resilience,growth mindset,mental health,personal self-care,physical health,post-traumatic stress,professional development,self-compassion,social well-being,stress resilience,student leadership,technology use,trauma-sensitive approach