1st meeting: 21 - 25 October 2024, Pärnu, Estonia

Topic: Social connection for reducing teacher stress and preventing burnout 

1. Signs and early warnings of burnout:
   a) What are the common signs of burnout, and how can we recognize them in ourselves and our colleagues?
   b) How can social connections help us identify and address burnout early
2. Supportive work environment
   a) What kind of support do we need from our colleagues and management to reduce stress?
   b) How can we contribute to a supportive work environment where teachers feel comfortable sharing their struggles?
3. The impact of collaboration and reducing workload
   a) How does collaboration with colleagues help reduce workload and stress?
   b) Can we brainstorm ways to share tasks or responsibilities more effectively in our teaching teams?
4. Dealing with difficult situations
   a) What difficult situations (e.g., conflict with parents, challenging students) have we faced, and how did social connections help us cope?
   b)What advice would we give to others in similar situations?