THE ROLE OF EDUCATORS IN ENHANCING STUDENTS’ MENTAL RESILIENCE: PRACTICES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Mental resilience is crucial for effective school functioning. It is a prerequisite for ensuring high academic achievements, while high-quality education enhances students' levels of mental resilience. School is considered a protective mechanism for the development of students' mental resilience, acting as a shield against problematic family environments and adverse behaviors and conditions that students generally experience. The role of the educator is crucial in absorbing all these challenges, as well as in strengthening and mobilizing students. Qualitative research was conducted with semi-structured interviews with a sample of 12 primary school teachers. Findings indicate that educators perceive their role's challenges and strive to create a supportive school environment to develop students' skills. They highlight inadequate support structures, their insufficient initial training, and the need for theoretical and practical training. They seek collaboration with specialists and parents to enhance students' mental resilience.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0148/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>