New publication: The Ultimate Guide to Teacher Well-Being

Benjamin Dreer-Göthe
The Ultimate Guide to Teacher Well-Being
Emerald Publishing Limited, 2026
Series: Emerald Points
ISBN: 9781837420605
200 pages (hardcover)
29,99 EUR
eBook ISBN: 9781837420575

Have you ever wanted to prioritize teacher well-being in your district, your school, or in your own professional life, but weren’t sure where to begin? “The Ultimate Guide to Teacher Well-Being” provides a roadmap grounded in solid research and enriched with real-world examples. Whether shaping policy, leading a school, or working in the classroom, readers will find practical tailored strategies.
Chapters feature 39 evidence-based measures to strengthen teacher well-being, three levels of action – policy, school leadership, and individual teachers – and 55 inspiring good-practice examples from 27 countries.
In contrast to self-help literature or individual narratives, “The Ultimate Guide to Teacher Well-Being” draws on research and theory to provide practical insights for policymakers, school leaders, and educators interested in supporting teacher well-being in sustainable ways.

The author
Benjamin Dreer-Göthe is the Scientific Managing Director of the Erfurt School of Education and a private lecturer at the University of Erfurt. In his research and teaching, he is particularly concerned with the well-being of teachers – both in training and in everyday working life. His work also focuses on mentoring and the professionalisation of teacher training. He is a member of the European Commission's "Well-being at School" expert group. He recently received the "Emerald Literati Award 2024" in the "Outstanding Paper" category for his academic work.