67. Beyond the Witches: Addressing Mental Health Through Macbeth

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Anti-Burnout For English Teachers, a podcast for inspired teaching

Danielle Hicks, English Classroom Architect

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85% of teachers say their job is "unsustainable." 55% plan to leave education sooner than planned. For experienced English teachers, these stats are our daily reality Each week on the podcast, we explore the strategies and mindsets to turn these stats around, looking at our own classrooms. We'll mine ideas to help you build strong, motivated readers while protecting your energy in the process, and break down strategies and tools that make this work sustainable. Reignite your passion. Rebuild a teaching life that sustains you. Inspire the next generation - without sacrificing yourself.

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67. Beyond the Witches: Addressing Mental Health Through Macbeth

Anti-Burnout For English Teachers, a podcast for inspired teaching

24 minutes 55 seconds

1 year ago

67. Beyond the Witches: Addressing Mental Health Through Macbeth

In this episode, we go beyond the witches to explore how Macbeth offers insights into ambition, performance, and mental health—both in the play and in the classroom.

Tune in for:

Ambition and Inner Conflict: How Macbeth’s public persona hides his private fears—and how this mirrors the experience of teachers.

Music Connections: Explore thematic connections with Janelle Monáe’s “Tightrope.”
Fact-Checking the Witches: A classroom activity where students analyze equivocation in the witches' prophecies and fact-check modern political speeches.
Teacher Reflection: Insights on walking the tightrope of teaching, balancing external performance with internal well-being.
Practical Ideas: Strategies and activities you can use right away to engage students with Macbeth.

Whether you’re looking to explore Gothic themes, mental health, or fresh ways to teach Macbeth, this episode offers both inspiration and practical tools.

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