Teachers of Europe European School Education Platform

In this fourth episode, Holly Richardson, Salli Pylvänäinen and Tiina Soini-Ikonen will delve deep into the challenges and strategies that can be employed to prioritise students' well-being.

In the third episode of the Teachers of Europe Podcast, Alexandra Almpanidou, Pedagogical Coordinator at the European School Education Platform engages in a discussion with two distinguished guests; Dr. Benjamin Dreer, the Scientific Director of Erfurt School of Education,  and Miguela Fernandes, computer science teacher from Portugal. Together they delve into the crucial topic of teacher wellbeing with a particular emphasis on the challenges faced by teachers, the impact on their well-being, and the steps being taken to support and nurture their mental and emotional health. 

In the second episode, Benjamin Hertz, Pedagogical Manager at the European School Education Platform discusses with his two guests, former teacher and now AI in education expert Lidija Kralj from Croatia and secondary school teacher Ricardo Carvalho from Portugal, the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools and the opportunities but also challenges new AI tools bring to the work of the teacher.

Teachers of Europe podcast was created to support practicing teachers across Europe in addressing common classroom challenges, featuring teachers that can inspire others to follow their footsteps.

In this episode, Rute Baptista, the Professional Development Manager at the European School Education Platform and her guest, Carol Barriuso, will address the topic of refugee education beyond the classroom and highlight the importance of family involvement and teachers’ well-being.

Join us listing to this podcast reflecting on education and educational practices, let the stories inspire you, make the most out of what you will hear.

Resources mentioned during the podcast:


STEPPING UP: Refugee Education in Crisis, Report 2019 
Supporting the mental health and well-being of refugee children in school – ESEP Webinar
Integrating Migrants and Refugees at School – eTwinning Featured Group