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Dr Christoph Teschers

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Department: School of Educational Studies and Leadership

Email: christoph.teschers@canterbury.ac.nz

Phone Number: +64 3 369 3999 ext. null

Office: Rehua Level 4

Languages: English, German

My aim for education is to support the wellbeing and development of a beautiful life for all our students.
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Research / Creative works
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Fields of Research

  • Education and the Art of Living
  • Happiness and the good life
  • Inclusion, Diversity and Social Justice
  • Intersection between education, philosophy and positive psychology

Researcher Summary

I am mainly interested in exploring the relationship between people’s wellbeing, the philosophical notion of the art of living and educational theory and practice. By drawing on philosophy as well as positive psychology, I believe that relevant insights can be gained for the role of education for students’ (and teachers’) wellbeing and development of a good and beautiful life. Over the last years, I have also explored the role Philosophy for Children, and especially the Community of Philosophical Inquiry as a pedagogical tool, can have to support the development of skills and knowledge that are relevant for each student’s own art of living. Seeing each person as a unique and individual human being, acknowledgement of students’ diversity is a key aspect for my understanding of inclusion in education and guides my research endeavors in this area.
My research links to my key area of teaching in the Youth and Community Leadership programme, as questions regarding (young) people's ability and support to developing a good life is intertwined with questions of equity, social action, (self-)leadership and community engagement.

Subject Area: Disciplines

  • Education: Education Theory; Health Education; Inclusive Education; Philosophy of Education
  • Philosophy: Ethics
  • Psychology: Health Psychology; Social Psychology

Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

Journal Articles
  • Teschers C. and Nieto M. (2023) Buen Vivir and the Art of Living. Comparing Western and Latin American perspectives on living a good life. Philosophical Inquiry in Education.
  • Peters MA., Arndt S., Tesar M., Jackson L., Hung R., Mika C., Ozolins JT., Teschers C., Orchard J. and Buchanan R. (2022) Philosophy of education in a new key: A collective project of the PESA executive. Educational Philosophy and Theory 54(8): 1061-1082. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00131857.2020.1759194.
  • Teschers C. (2021) An attempt to define Youth Work through an international lens. Kaiparahuarahi 4(1): 32-34.
  • Dutton H., Kamp A. and Teschers C. (2020) Teaching together: Reflections on developing a collaborative interdisciplinary teaching framework within a tertiary teaching team.. New Zealand Journal of Teachers' Work 17(2).
  • Teschers C. (2020) Proposing a Holistic Inclusive Education Model for Policy, Curriculum and Classroom Development. New Zealand Journal of Teachers' Work 17(1&2): 73-87. http://dx.doi.org/10.24135/teacherswork.v17i1%20&%202.299.
  • Teschers C. (2018) Education towards a new modernity. Educational Philosophy and Theory 50(14): 1628-1629. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00131857.2018.1459499.
  • D'Olimpio L. and Teschers C. (2017) Playing with philosophy: Gestures, life-performance, P4C and an art of living. Educational Philosophy and Theory 49(13): 1257-1266. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00131857.2017.1294974.
  • Teschers C. (2017) A beautiful life as an end of education. Knowledge Cultures 5(6): 62-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.22381/KC5620175.
  • Teschers C. (2017) Insights from an Editor’s Journey: An interview with Gert Biesta. Educational Philosophy and Theory 49(2): 141-154. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00131857.2015.1069032.
  • Teschers C. and Harris S. (2017) Editorial: Aims and ends in education. Knowledge Cultures 5(6): 11-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.22381/KC5620171.
  • D'Olimpio L. and Teschers C. (2016) Philosophy for Children Meets the Art of Living: A Holistic Approach to an Education for Life. Philosophical Inquiry in Education 23(2): 114-124.
  • Teschers C. (2016) The autonomous child. HE KUPU 4(3): 63-65.
  • Teschers C. (2016) The role of the art of living in early childhood education. Journal of Philosophy in Schools 3(2): 40-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.21913/JPS.v3i2.1349.
  • Teschers C. (2015) The Art of Living and Positive Psychology in Dialogue. Educational Philosophy and Theory 47(9): 970-981. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00131857.2015.1044839.
  • Teschers C. (2015) The Role of Friendship and Partnership in an Education for Life. Knowledge Cultures 3(5): 92-101.
  • Teschers C. and Harris S. (2015) The notion of well-being in the New Zealand education system. He Kupu 4(2): 71-81.
  • Benade L., Gardner M., Teschers C. and Gibbons A. (2014) 21stcentury learning in New Zealand: leadership insights and perspectives. Journal of Educational Leadership Policy and Practice 29(2): 47-60.
  • Teschers C. (2013) An Educational Approach to the Art of Living. Knowledge Cultures 1(2): 131-144.
Authored Books
  • Teschers C. (2018) Education and Schmid’s Art of Living: Philosophical, psychological and educational perspectives on living a good life. London: Routledge. viii+171.
Chapters
  • Teschers C. (2023) Education towards a beautiful life in an imperfect world. In Kamp A; Brown C; McMenamin T; O'Toole V (Ed.), Wellbeing: Global Perspectives and PoliciesPeter Lang.
  • Teschers C. and Brown C. (2019) Media Literacy and digital citizenship in Aotearoa New Zealand. In Kamp A (Ed.), Education Studies in Aotearoa: Key disciplines and emerging directions: 201-215. Wellington, New Zealand: NZCER Press.
  • Teschers C. and McMenamin T. (2019) Diversity, education, and inclusion in Aotearoa New Zealand. In Kamp A (Ed.), Education Studies in Aotearoa: Key disciplines and emerging directions: 151-165. Wellington, New Zealand: NZCER Press.
  • D'Olimpio L. and Teschers C. (2017) Drama, Gestures and Philosophy in the Classroom: playing with philosophy to support an education for life. In Gregory M; Haynes R; Murris K (Ed.), The Routledge International Handbook of Philosophy for Children London: Routledge.
  • Teschers C. (2014) Getting it done: facing challenges and finishing on time. In McMaster C; Murphy C (Ed.), Postgraduate study in Aotearoa New Zealand: surviving and succeedingNZCER Press.
Edited Volumes
  • Teschers C; Devine N; Couch D (Ed.) Devine N., Couch D. and Teschers C. (2022) University 'Values' and Neoliberal Marketisation. New Zealand Journal of Teachers' Work 19(2)80-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.24135/teacherswork.v19i2.365.
Conference Contributions - Published
  • Teschers CM. (2013) The University of Wisdom – Exploring the Role of Wisdom for Secondary and Tertiary Education. In.
  • Teschers CM. (2011) The Art of Living and Positive Psychology in Dialogue. In.
  • Teschers CM. (2010) "Lebenskunst" - Schmid's Concept of the Art of Living. In.
Conference Contributions - Other
  • Teschers C., Neuhaus T. and Vogt M. (2022) Troubling the boundaries of traditional schooling for a rapidly changing future – looking back and looking forward. Sydney: PESA Conference 2022, 8-10 Dec 2022.
  • Teschers C. and Nieto M. (2021) Buen vivir and the art of living. Comparing Western and Latin American perspectives on living a good life. Online: PESA 2021, 26 Nov-7 Dec 2021.
  • Teschers C. and Nieto M. (2021) Insights from an international, cross-cultural study of people’s Art of Living. Victoria University (online): NZARE 2021, 15-17 Nov 2021.
  • Swit C. and Teschers C. (2019) Supporting postgraduate students in field-based degrees: the role of coaching. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Association for Research on Education, 17-20 Nov 2019.
  • Teschers C. (2018) Proposing a holistic inclusive educaiton model. Rotorua, New Zealand: Annual PESA conference 2018, 7-11 Dec 2018.
  • Teschers C. and Webster S. (2017) Exploring the potential impact on education due to emerging rejuvenation technology and extended life expectancy. Newcastle, Australia: Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia Annual Conference 2017, 1-5 Dec 2017.
  • Teschers C. (2016) Equity and a Beautiful Life – A somewhat different approach to equal educational opportunity. Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Association for Research in Education annual conference, 20-23 Nov 2016.
  • Teschers CM. (2016) Living a Beautiful Life as an End of Education. Christchurch, New Zealand: Aims and Ends in Education, 29-29 Aug 2016.
  • Teschers CM. (2016) Synergies between the Art of Living and Philosophy for Children to Incorporate Lived Philosophy in the Classroom and Beyond. Wellington, New Zealand: Bi-annual Federation of Australasian Philosophy in Schools Associations conference, 18-19 Apr 2016.
  • Teschers CM. and D'Olimpio L. (2015) Playing with Philosophy: Gestures, Performance, P4C and an Art of Living. Melbourne, Australia: PESA conference 2015, 4-8 Dec 2015.
  • Teschers CM. (2014) The Role of the art of living in early childhood education. Brisbane, Australia: AARE-NZARE joint conference 2014, 29 Nov-4 Dec 2014.
  • Teschers CM. (2014) The Role of the Other and Partnership in an Education for Life concept. Auckland, New Zealand: AUT Partnership in Education Conference, 4-4 Jul 2014.
  • Teschers CM. and D'Olimpio L. (2014) Philosophy for Children meets the Art of Living: a holistic approach to an Education for Life. Hamilton, New Zealand: PESA Conference 2014, 22-25 Nov 2014.
  • Teschers CM. (2013) Education and the Art of Living – Exploring Happiness, Well-Being and the Good Life in Educational Settings. Dunedin, New Zealand: Annual NZARE conference 2013, 26-28 Nov 2013.
  • Teschers C. (2012) An Educational Approach to the Art of Living. Stirling, UK: Second International Theorising Education Conference, 7-9 Jun 2012.
  • Teschers CM. (2012) Education for Life: Practical Implications of the Art of Living for Education and Schooling. Chiayi, Taiwan: Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia annual conference 2012, 7-10 Dec 2012.
  • Teschers C. (2011) Envisaging educational philosophy and the future. Auckland, New Zealand: 41st Annual Conference of the Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia, 1-4 Dec 2011.

Editorial Work

  • Educational Philosophy and Theory Associate Editor ( 2020 - 2023)
  • New Zealand Journal of Teachers' Work Associate Editor ( 2020 - 2021)
  • New Zealand Journal of Teachers' Work Co-editor ( 2021 - 2023)
  • He Kupu Co-editor ( 2014 - 2016)
  • Knowledge Cultures Guest Editor ( 2016 - 2017)
  • Social, Emotional and Relationship Development of Young Children Chief Editor ( 2016 - 2023)
  • Well-being in early childhood education Chief Editor ( 2015 - 2023)

Review and Refereeing

  • Annual PESA conference 2012 ( 2012 - 2023)
  • Annual PESA conference 2013 ( 2013 - 2023)
  • He Kupu ( 2014 - 2016)
  • Journal of Philosophy in Schools ( 2016 - 2023)
  • NZ Journal of Teachers' Work ( 2015 - 2023)
  • Policy Futures in Education ( 2016 - 2023)

Future Research

  • International, cross-cultural research of people's perspectives on living a beautiful life and enabling factors
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