Difficult students, overwhelmed teachers: ways to balance care and boundaries.
Agata Wardyńska
Summary
We often label students as “difficult,” but what if their laziness or lack of motivation is actually a self-defense? And what if our own burnout or that quiet emotional fatigue are just signals from our body trying to protect us from overload? In this talk, I am going to share what I learned when life got too heavy. You will leave with practical strategies to support disengaged learners without losing yourself, create emotional safety without becoming a therapist, and reconnect with your purpose, even when the paperwork is endless and your energy runs low.
Biodata
An experienced language teacher, teacher trainer, and business owner passionate about empathetic teaching, intercultural communication, and sustainable learning. She promotes inclusion, diversity, and multiculturalism in the language classroom. Combining deep expertise in education with a commitment to supporting both teachers and learners, she offers practical, compassionate strategies to overcome challenges.
Presentation Details
Type of presentation: Talk
The presentation is for: General audience
The presentation focuses on: Various
The session is: Practical solutions presentation / exchange of practical ideas
Category: Teacher Training and Development, including Teacher’s Self-Care and Resilience
Presentation is commercial: No
Speaking on behalf of a publisher, examination board, or commercial organisation? No
Scheduled for
Date: Saturday, 2025-09-20, 10:50 - 11:50
Place: 104