Research Brief

Nature Nurtures Teacher Resilience at Trinity University

Two teachers having a discussion.
Laura Allen, Courtney Crim, Benjamin Sosnaud, Ellen Barnett, Jonathan King, and Maria E. Hyler
January 2023 | EdPrepLab
Two teachers having a discussion.

This research brief from Trinity University describes innovative strategies faculty are using to promote the outcome of teacher resilience through professional learning experiences focused on both understanding and experiencing the restorative power of natural environments. Authors describe learning experiences through which Masters of Arts in Teaching candidates spend time outdoors to begin developing the practice of using nature to support their well-being.