In search of special educators’ well-being – ‘Professional Identity’ conception proposal

Abstract

The issue of well-being of special educators became the starting point of considerations in this article. Well-being is a factor closely related to intrinsic motivation, and therefore also affects the effectiveness of the professional activities undertaken (well-being may lead to well-doing and well-working). The Special Educators’ Professional Identity (SEPI) conception proposal is also presented. It allows to see in professional identity an important factor conducive for building of space necessary to flourish well-being. The article is concluded with a list of principles for shaping professional identity created by Jane Danielewicz.