Learned Optimism: A New Approach to Teacher Burnout & Retention
In this post, we introduce the transformative psychological practices pioneered by Dr. Martin Seligman, one of the original researchers behind ‘learned helplessness’ and Director of the Center for Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Through his work, Dr. Seligman developed “learned optimism,” a framework that helps individuals better understand, dissect, and redirect negative mental narratives. In this post, we walk through this groundbreaking research, its relevance to K-12 teacher burnout & retention, and practical ways you can start applying learned optimism in your schools today.
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