The book is a relevant and accessible text for teachers who seek to understand and build their wellbeing. It is structured in a sequence of chapters that reveal pedagogical and psychological underpinnings, overtly moves to build a teachers’ self-efficacy, and to restore confidence in teaching capacity, and in teaching as a profession. The text does not shy away from exposing the harsh realties of the relentless difficulties teachers confront daily. Keeping Up with Teaching reveals that Di Iorio and Ghezzi have drawn upon their teaching experiences, professional collegiality and insights to offer practical, useful ways to navigate school and classroom stressors, to replenish the ‘Sacre Cour’ of self, and to build professional capacity.
Dr Debra J. Phillips, Education Lecturer, Australian Catholic University
“This book is a must read for all new teachers navigating their new world of teaching, students, assessments, paperwork, overwhelmed with the juggle and struggle that one can feel in those early months. These real words of wisdom by such experienced authors has given me the confidence in my own ability and the reassurance that we are not alone. Teaching has a profound effect on all around us and the ripples can last for many years.
Emma Kate-Comito, Early Career Teacher, NSW
