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September 10, 2025African Journal of DisabilityOpen Access

Cultivating special education teacher well-being: Nurturing connection in professional learning communities

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MMMadira MatjeniSJSarina de Jager

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Overview

Phenomenological research reveals critical role of social support and connections in special education teacher well-being, indicating the need for better structures.

Key Points

  • Teachers highlighted the significant impact of stress from working with complex needs in learners with ASD.
  • Social support among colleagues is vital for enhancing well-being, yet many face a lack of institutional structures.
  • Autonomy in creating interventions is key for educators, stressing the importance of management support for success.
  • Building connections within professional learning communities is essential for improving special education teacher well-being.

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Matjeni et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a76954b1d3bfb60e046bhttps://doi.org/10.4102/ajod.v14i0.1547
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