Teacher burnout results from role conflict and inadequate survival skills. Solutions for teacher burnout must come from both teachers themselves and others in the school community. Suggestions for dealing with this problem are offered. (DF)

Teachers' customary sources of social authority--social status, the backing of the law and parents, and the existence of a generalized set of expectations and norms within a school--have all declined. The burden of establishing authority now rests more on the individual teacher, which often leads to burnout. (CMG)

Examines some of the causes behind academic burnout and acknowledges that, to be solved, the problem must be recognized by faculty and administrators alike. (HOD)

This paper examines some of the emotional issues that can interfere with teachers' professional skills and abilities to reflect on what they are doing in a non-emotional, non-judgmental way. For example, the recent move to include students with disabilities in mainstream classes has placed stress on many teachers, making them feel overwhelmed,…

This paper examines research on teacher burnout, using the self-efficacy theory as the framework. It explains that designing a program to help teachers improve classroom management and thus prevent classroom disorder may contribute to the prevention of burnout. Chapter 1 introduces the issue of teacher burnout. Chapter 2 discusses burnout…

This paper analyzes data from the 2001 survey "BCTF (British Columbia Teachers' Federation) Worklife of Teacher Survey Series, I: Workload and Stress." Surveys were mailed to 1,500 teachers in British Columbia, and 644 teachers responded. Teachers identified and explained the most significant aspect of workload or stress in their…

This study identifies factors contributing to experiences of low motivation in community college instructors; identifies symptoms which typically correspond to low motivation; and identifies strategies for preventing or alleviating the problem of low motivation in faculty at community colleges. (CT)

A dozen common sense ways to respond to and counter the teacher burnout syndrome are briefly discussed. Strategies include physical exercise, stress controls, recultivating special relationships, self-expressions, celebrations, enthusiasm maintenance, and professional support. The aticle is designed to help educators maintain a perspective on…

Reviews and discusses results of studies examining reasons why teaching is selected as a profession (as well as degree of commitment among teachers) and advantages and disadvantages of the profession. Reasons for becoming teachers include helping young children. However, stresses associated with teaching often manifest themselves in "teacher…

Ideas to help teachers cope with problems involving teaching conditions, student behavior, burnout, and other stressors are presented. Examples are given of how teachers coped with problems without "abandoning" the classroom or teaching responsibilities. (CJ)

A study compared mentoring among teachers, nurses, and police officers. Results are compared to studies conducted in other professions, and suggestions for educators and administrators are offered. (FG)

Contributors offer six teaching tips concerning (1) news writing, (2) editing, (3) laboratory time utilization, (4) legal responsibility, (5) telephone interviews, and (6) investigative reporting. (HOD)

Factors relating to teacher motivation and burnout include: (1) a chance for advancement; (2) a sense of achievement; (3) recognition for a job well done; and (4) responsibility for job performance. (JN)

Examines methods of reducing teacher burnout, including strong peer support systems, teacher participation in decisions that directly affect their job performance, flexible scheduling, provision of advancement opportunities, inservice training programs, fair wage scales, and the understanding of school administration. (CT)

Tips are given for coping with teacher burnout. (LH)