The Resilient Teacher: Surviving to Thriving
The work of an educator is meaningful and rewarding, as teachers find satisfaction in witnessing the growth and development of the students under their care while also experiencing personal and professional growth. Nevertheless, teaching as a career can be stressful and often physically and mentally depleting, as teachers juggle various roles, teaching workloads, and duties while trying to meet the expectations of both themselves and stakeholders.
This workshop aims to provide an opportunity for educators to discover the key elements of a resilient teacher, become more aware of their sense of self and the inner compass that guides them in their work, and recognise their developmental stage as a teacher and the corresponding support needed. It also explores the value of self-care, peer support, and reflective practice—key elements in sustaining teachers in their day-to-day work.
Learning Objectives:
Through this workshop, participants will:
- • Become more aware of their sense of self-concept and self-esteem as teachers
- • Revisit their inner compass for teaching
- • Be aware of the various career stages in teaching and the support needed
- • Learn tips for maintaining personal wellbeing
- • Be aware of the value of reflective practice
- • Be aware of the importance of peer support
Who should attend:
- • Teachers across all levels seeking to sustain their well-being and purpose in teaching
- • Beginning teachers looking to build resilience early in their careers
- • Experienced educators navigating career transitions or seeking renewed motivation
- • Heads of department or those in mentoring roles who support the professional development of colleagues
EVENT DETAILS
Date:
Saturday, 26 July 2025 at 9.30am–12.30pm
Fees:
$60 per pax
Venue:
Asian Pastoral Institute, 20 Aljunied Road, Singapore 389805
For enquiries, please contact Sam Leow at 6304 3782 or email sowerinstitute@biblesociety.sg
Organised by:
Sower Institute for Biblical Discipleship & Asian Pastoral Institute
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About the Speaker(s)
Mr Lim Cheng Yong
MPsy (Clinical Psychology), Dip (Dept Mgt), PGDE(Sec)
Cheng Yong works as a clinical psychologist at a local hospital after serving as an educator in the local education system for the past 30 years. As an educator, he had varied experiences in teacher professional development and student development, and he worked across ministries as well as within school settings. He has taught in both secondary schools and a Junior College, taking on roles such as Head of Department and Year Head, and also served as a Guidance Officer with the Ministry of Education. In 1998, he was conferred the Caring Teacher Award, and in 2006, he was a finalist for the President’s Award for Teachers.
Dr Steven Tham Chee Kin
PhD (Psychology), MSocSc (Counselling)
With 20 years of counselling experience, Steven has supported clients facing a broad spectrum of issues, including marital and family conflicts, sexuality concerns, workplace stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. He also provides clinical supervision to lead counsellors and senior counsellors, and is a registered counsellor and clinical supervisor with the Singapore Association for Counselling. Steven currently serves as the Head of Faculty for Health Sciences at a private institution.
