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#edutopiachat I'm Jenny Grant Rankin, Ph.D. I wrote a book called "First Aid for Teacher Burnout: How You Can Find Peace and Success" & served as a teacher (bulk of career), school admin, district admin, & chief ed.&research officer.
A1:I have seen most of my mentors and colleagues who taught with me when I began burnout and retire early. 12 years in I am understanding why #EdutopiaChat
A1: Due to burnout, teachers either quit or they remain in the job without feeling the joy, peace, and satisfaction one hopes to have in a job. #EdutopiaChat
A1: interestingly burnout pushes some people *up* the “ladder” and into administration / away from the classroom, and not necessarily for the right reasons. #EdutopiaChat
Teacher burnout can be a consequence of exhaustion but also a result of stagnation. It is critical that districts develop teacher leadership positions that keep great teachers in the classroom but allow them to elevate and scale their expertise #EdutopiaChat
A1 I was under so much stress I ended up having a heart attack at 48 while walking around my classroom on a Monday morning in September 2 years ago. Since then I’ve changed my life in many ways, never again #EdutopiaChat
A1- Yes, I have seen teacher burnout. Sometimes in a teacher’s lounge or hearing a teacher say to student who wants to be a teacher, “Why would you want to do that?” #EdutopiaChat
A1 burnout demotivates teachers. I spent three years trying to figure out how to cope with being burnt out. Being burned out makes you dread coming to class because you fear students might be affected by you #EdutopiaChat
A1 I myself am not a teacher but have seen quite a few teachers not do their jobs properly - As Jenny mentioned below not feel the joy of teaching #EdutopiaChat
A1. It has impacted them both emotionally and physically. Research shows that burnout correlates with symptoms of depression, poor health choices to cope with stress, and reduction of intrinsic motivation #EdutopiaChat
To me, burnout & locus of control are so intertwined -when you don't feel like you can influence anything, you burn out...and when you burn out, you feel powerless #EdutopiaChat
A1 It can wear you down, lead to negative feelings, lack of motivation for pushing through, lose sight of the reason a person became a teacher #EdutopiaChat
A1: It is difficult to see the big picture when burnt out. Teaching becomes a day to struggle rather than a path to excellence as an educator.
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After mentoring hundreds of teachers over 25 years, these are the 4 main reasons why teachers become dispassionate, disillusioned, or demoralized. #EdutopiaChathttps://t.co/mApZjSfsu7
A1. I’m a student-teacher, and even a newbie like me is susceptible to burn out. It happens most when I feel like I need to formally grade everything that is on my desk. #edutopiachat
A1: I myself am overseas as a way to avoid burnout. And after a decade in urban ed, I have seen way too many teachers sacrificed at the altar of: standardized tests; do more with less expectations; stringent evaluations that aren’t fair; and just plain ol fatigue. #EdutopiaChat
A1: It’s ever present; it isn’t like you just go through a burnt out period your 1st year. I get burnt out when coaching track starts, trying to balance everything. I’ve seen colleagues burnt out when they need support and don’t receive it (from parents, admin, etc)#EdutopiaChat
A1: No motivation, no energy to try new things, less than stellar relationship building with the Ss, doing the same thing you've always done, BORING, DULL, running out of school at 3:15 each day, no joy! #EdutopiaChat
I feel when you are overwhelmed, your creativity is affected. It’s difficult to move forward and to feel current seems draining. That mental states affects you physically as well. #EdutopiaChat
A1: I think the biggest affect of burnout is the lost joy that Ts find in teaching; when working with your Ss doesn't bring you joy you're in trouble #EdutopiaChat
A1. This is such a sad thing to have happen or watch happen and is defiantly my biggest career fear. It takes away the teachers passion and makes them less tolerable to negative parts of the job. #edutopiachat
A1 Only my third year and still love my job and what I do, but some days are rough. I feel like a lot of teachers don’t want to adapt to change and this is a major impact. If you’ve taught a way for 10 years, it’s hard teach a different way. #edutopiachat
I think student teachers can even be more susceptible to burnout because of your multiple roles as student and teacher as well as adapting to a very challenging job #EdutopiaChat
RT edutopia "RT teacherforest: A1 burnout demotivates teachers. I spent three years trying to figure out how to cope with being burnt out. Being burned out makes you dread coming to class because you fear students might be affected by you #EdutopiaChat"
A1: I am a result of both burnout and I am getting my doctorate in Digital Educational Research. I think that the emotional and mental stress is a serious issue for burnout #EdutopiaChat
#EdutopiaChat I'm on my first year studying Primary Education so haven't been in a classroom yet. I love kids and hope that I'll be able to keep upto date with everything. I feel like organisation is key! But this can be proved difficult with what life throws at you sometimes
Such an important point, Michelle. We cannot afford to lose even one more passionate, devoted new teacher because of lack of support or empathy. #EdutopiaChat
A1. I’m a student-teacher, and even a newbie like me is susceptible to burn out. It happens most when I feel like I need to formally grade everything that is on my desk. #edutopiachat
A1. Burnout in myself: work-life imbalance= too tired some days to make self-care a priority (exercise, sleep). In others: all-or-none thinking, deficit-view of students and school leaders #EdutopiaChat
A1: Yes! This time of year becomes high stress for everyone on my campus. What teachers forget is that kids still have strong perceptive skills and their behavior, reactions, responses & stresses stem from the examples we set for them. #EdutopiaChat
A1- I’m a preservice teacher but a veteran activist in anti war and anti fascist struggles. The burnout rate rises exponentially with the work being done to disrupt the dominant order. A possible solution is radical social reorganization. #EdutopiaChat
Yes, the Sunday afternoon dread is the worst! Actually, one of the best cures I've found for it is Twitter chats. #aplitchat has made me look forward to Mondays again #EdutopiaChat
Teacher burnout is also a way of blaming teachers for not being more careful with how they spend their energy rather than acknowledging the unrealistic demands made on them. It pulls the focus from what we demand of teachers to evaluating teachers as deficient. #EdutopiaChat
Teacher burnout can be a consequence of exhaustion but also a result of stagnation. It is critical that districts develop teacher leadership positions that keep great teachers in the classroom but allow them to elevate and scale their expertise #EdutopiaChat
Also important to note the ways that burnout is radicalized/classed/gendered/etc, with many people pushed to the margins *also* doing the heaviest work — for example, carrying the burdens of tokenization in schools. #EdutopiaChat
A1: I've spent some time in an environment with a lot of burnout and I've seen how it can spread through the ranks and demotivate EVERYONE. #EdutopiaChat
A1: I get bunout every year...but creating centers for mental life support like a praise board, secret pals, an encouragement box...they are correct for the rough days... The book Unchained has a lot of these tips to set you up for positivity in the face of burnout. #EdutopiaChat
A1 teacher burn out makes you question everything you do, students do, and what the school does. It’s the leading cause why most teachers don’t stay in the profession. #EdutopiaChat
A1: I’ve seen great teachers leave feeling beaten and in tears everyday from stress. I had to take a break from teaching after my first 2 years in a high needs school. Did a stint in the corporate world for 6 mo. Went back to the classroom, which is my calling. #EdutopiaChat
A1. It is tends to manifest into stress and a lack of confidence in their talents and confidence. They begin to question their choice of profession. They begin to question themselves in a manner that is unproductive.#EdutopiaChat
When teachers become “burned out” they feel like they can’t make an educational impact or connection with students. This also results in a decline in the joy of the art of teaching. #edutopiachat
RT teacherforest: A1 burnout demotivates teachers. I spent three years trying to figure out how to cope with being burnt out. Being burned out makes you dread coming to class because you fear students might be affected by you #EdutopiaChat New posts for #learning#pln#educa…
RT ashley_denisen: A1: I think the biggest affect of burnout is the lost joy that Ts find in teaching; when working with your Ss doesn't bring you joy you're in trouble #EdutopiaChat New posts for #learning#pln#education#edtech#edchat
RT TalientoTeaches: A1. I’m a student-teacher, and even a newbie like me is susceptible to burn out. It happens most when I feel like I need to formally grade everything that is on my desk. #edutopiachat New posts for #learning#pln#education#edtech#edchat
Also important to note the ways that burnout is radicalized/classed/gendered/etc, with many people pushed to the margins *also* doing the heaviest work — for example, carrying the burdens of tokenization in schools. #EdutopiaChat
#EdutopiaChat Teachers need to be enabled with time so they can pursue content depth. Asking teachers to be a mile wide and an inch deep is a bad recipe, and will lead to burnout.
A1 I realized I was feeling a little burnt out earlier this year when a student pointed out to me that I wasn't myself (had come in tired, grumpy)... he noticed I wasn't giving him/them my best self. Students notice. #EdutopiaChat
A1: Does anyone think that the constant connectivity of teachers in 2018 is pushing burnout? Parent emails at midnight? Late night messages? Push notifications? #EdutopiaChat
Teacher burnout is also a way of blaming teachers for not being more careful with how they spend their energy rather than acknowledging the unrealistic demands made on them. It pulls the focus from what we demand of teachers to evaluating teachers as deficient. #EdutopiaChat
Teacher burnout can be a consequence of exhaustion but also a result of stagnation. It is critical that districts develop teacher leadership positions that keep great teachers in the classroom but allow them to elevate and scale their expertise #EdutopiaChat
A1: Does anyone think that the constant connectivity of teachers in 2018 is pushing burnout? Parent emails at midnight? Late night messages? Push notifications? #EdutopiaChat
A1: The worst thing about teacher burnout is that it affects the culture of the building. I have seen it firsthand, and culture is hard to change once it reaches that point. #EdutopiaChat
#edutopiachat Burnout of a staff group. Have seen decreasing motivation and increasing absenteeism.The head down, don't notice what is going on. CAn lead to a toxic workplace
Teacher burnout is a result of teachers being denied access to the moral rewards and goals of teaching, often because of policies teachers are required to enforce, despite their hazard to students. See Santoro’s article on this effect here: https://t.co/9qiTJd0vHk#edutopiachat
A1 Burnout is real. As more and more gets added to our plate I think it becomes so overwhelming to keep up. As a Kinder teacher and mother of 3, it is hard for me to be the teacher I want to be without devoting 20 plus extra hours per week prepping and planning. #edutopiachat
A1 stress --> burnout --> LESS resilience, composure, energy, passion, connection
All the things that are good in a variety of ways for a variety of teachers becomes too much to achieve when Maslow's hierarchy is restricted by burnout #EdutopiaChat
So we know we get burned out. But for me the larger question is, how do we detach ourselves mentally from work that's so personal & heartfelt?
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RT edutopia "RT shevtech: To me, burnout & locus of control are so intertwined -when you don't feel like you can influence anything, you burn out...and when you burn out, you feel powerless #EdutopiaChathttps://t.co/xK4CjakrxD"
RT edutopia "RT ashley_denisen: A1: I think the biggest affect of burnout is the lost joy that Ts find in teaching; when working with your Ss doesn't bring you joy you're in trouble #EdutopiaChat"
RT edutopia "RT TalientoTeaches: A1. I’m a student-teacher, and even a newbie like me is susceptible to burn out. It happens most when I feel like I need to formally grade everything that is on my desk. #edutopiachat"
A1: burnout is common and unfortunately contagious! I think that efficacy plays a big part. We, as leaders, need to help our teachers see and feel their impact and how much they impact our students lives!! #EdutopiaChat
True. It's easy for a building's culture to turn negative, but I've learned to cultivate more positive connections, both online and onsite #EdutopiaChat
A1: Frustration can set in quickly. Ts will (and have) shutdown. It is leadership’s responsibility to protect Ts from initiative overload! #EdutopiaChat
A1 when I burned out back in 2014 I had to find a new department where I would feel a sense of affirmation and accomplishment. When I burned out last 2016, I needed to find a new challenge. I hope the pattern does not continue this year. #EdutopiaChat
A1 - The brighter Ts burn the quicker they burn out. And imagine the kids! Class after class of rigor, new info, and rules. Remember to ask for and receive help when you need it Ts. 🙏 #edutopiachat
The demands are WAY unrealistic. There is much teachers can do to make the best of the situation (so the job is less taxing), but change at higher levels is definitely needed. Teacher voice can play an active role in changing policy for the better. #EdutopiaChat
A2. I usually come bearing coffee and a sympathetic ear. I follow one of Stephen Covey’s rules: First seek to understand rather than be understood. #edutopiachat
This is such a great question. It's a balance - too much emotional distance and we don't fully serve our students; not enough and it's impossible to sustain #EdutopiaChat
A2: Give a colleague time to vent, but also be there to problem solve, brainstorm solutions, offer long term solutions (e.g., if workload's a problem, collaborate/share lessons). #EdutopiaChat
with empathy because I have been there...but truth be told I often unintentionally end up commiserating with them which ultimately only adds fuel to the fire but so often get worked up over the same things #EdutopiaChat
A2: It depends if you are coming as a peer or leader. Peer is a simple conversation. Leader has to be more careful not to come off as condescending or negative. Being genuine and having strong relationships are critical #EdutopiaChat
A2: When I notice a colleague is experiencing burnout, I give them a chance to vent, empathy, and then we start talking ideas. I've found that shifting the conversation to the future tense helps #EdutopiaChat
A2. The research I conducted on this topic supports the idea that novice and veteran teachers have a different set of needs and are impacted by different factors of burnout. Understanding the cause is important and provide consistent support and guidance #EdutopiaChat
A2 give them time off or ask them to step away from stressors. Give them a sense of accomplishment through small compliments and citations. Validate their feelings and work towards something they can achieve. #EdutopiaChat
RT ElaineMiles3: A1: When it has happened to me it reduces my motivation to further my learning and I found that my family got the “leftovers.” #EdutopiaChat New posts for #learning#pln#education#edtech#edchat
A2: coming from a place of racial and class privilege, with any and all resources - economic, social, emotional - that I can offer, and with much love and solidarity. #EdutopiaChat
A2: setting personal boundaries is critical; as invested as we are in teaching we cannot allow it to be our entire life; do something you love you haven't done in ages, take a trip #EdutopiaChat
Mindfulness & having a Growth Mindset can help; perseverance and grit. Having the idea in your head knowing that it is okay to make mistakes, even in front of your students because you are only human. #EdutopiaChat
#edutopiachat a2 Please do not say "you need to look after yourself". Most useless phrase. I used to make staff leave on time on Mondays, the walk out was healthy for us too. Was changing behaviour one thing at a time. WAlking no #1
Q2: Approach with empathy and an open ear, some coffee and a non judgmental attitude. Burnout is hopefully temporary and can sometimes be remedied by sleep. Mental health days are necessary sometimes. #edutopiachat
#edutopiachat Nature of the job,it sucks,period.Quote to think about:
“You just keep pushing. You just keep pushing. I made every mistake that could be made. But I just kept pushing.”
-René Descartes
#quoteoftheday#workethic
A2 I approach a colleague who is burning out with 100% understanding: an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, and a joke or two to lighten the moment. Take a breath, and let’s see how tomorrow can be better! #edutopiachat
A2 I try to find out what I as principal can take off their plate, look for opportunities to collaborate with peers. Also a short note helping people to see the good goes a LONG way! #EdutopiaChat
A2 I think we must expect positivity from each other..burned out or not. Otherwise the environment can get toxic. I'd probably suggest exercise and mini vacations/mental health days #EdutopiaChat
A2. By being kind. Compliment specifically, let your colleague or leader know that you see them. It’s free and can make the world of difference. #EdutopiaChat
A2: Depends on the person. Get to know them, listen, and give them what they need accordingly - whether it's a sounding board, support, inspiration, work bff, coach, workout buddy, a walk, or coffee/treat. #edutopiachat
A2: my colleagues & I try to be transparent w/ each other, and sometimes that means we need to vent while at the same time recognizing that we’re venting, so then we can almost press a restart button, efforts in being self-aware👍🤪. #EdutopiaChat
A2. Sometimes, I hear stuff in the hallways and break rooms that make me worried for my mentor teachers. I like to ask them what they're doing in their classrooms, and ask for some tips – I get some advice, and they reflect on their practice! #EdutopiaChat
A2: Make their day as often as you can. Be a voice for them. Give them a reason to laugh and smile. Remind them that to many of the kids they teach, they are the world and that at the end of the day, the other stuff doesn’t matter. #EdutopiaChat
#EdutopiaChat A2: Mostly what I feel I can do... when visiting schools I do my best to point out all the positive I see, cheering on teachers and library media specialists as well as presenting my content ...
So true! For example, "tedium" is a HUGE burnout trigger for veterans, yet newer teachers (even those teaching 10 years or less) rarely struggle with tedium. #EdutopiaChat
A2. The research I conducted on this topic supports the idea that novice and veteran teachers have a different set of needs and are impacted by different factors of burnout. Understanding the cause is important and provide consistent support and guidance #EdutopiaChat
A1: I have a hard time caring about paper content or structure once we get to this point in the semester, so I half ass my grading bc it's not like they read my comments anyway ... #profprobs#proflife#EdutopiaChat
A2 - You have to listen to them, let them know you care, and find something to reignite their spark. Sometimes we just need a reminder that teachers are awesome and are appreciated! #EdutopiaChat
A2: I always ask how I can help and I give my dept permission to leave the job at school. I say almost daily - give us your best from 8 - 4 then go be with your family or do things you enjoy #EdutopiaChat
RT edutopia "RT ElaineMiles3: A1: When it has happened to me it reduces my motivation to further my learning and I found that my family got the “leftovers.” #EdutopiaChat"
A1. Hi friends, Jack from Australia here. I wrote an article on teacher burnout last year asking the question - are we teaching to survive or teaching to thrive? How are we coming together in community? https://t.co/NqJ2sPtM6r#EdutopiaChat
This is one of the most important things I'm trying to help my student teacher learn. If you look at every day as an experiment, there are no failures, only opportunities to reflect and grow #EdutopiaChat
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@smolderInspire, @donnaocarpenter, @edutopia
A1: I’ve seen burnout affect teachers to the point of the best teachers leaving the field or counting down their years to retirement. It seems the more passionate the teacher, the harder burnout hits. #EdutopiaChat
Exactly. Saying that teachers are burned out because they “lost their passion” or “don’t focus on students” treats teachers as incompetents who can’t handle the professional responsibilities and often labels those advocating for change to ed policy as complainers. #edutopiachat
The demands are WAY unrealistic. There is much teachers can do to make the best of the situation (so the job is less taxing), but change at higher levels is definitely needed. Teacher voice can play an active role in changing policy for the better. #EdutopiaChat
A2 a nice long chat where the burned out teacher vents out their frustrations. Sometimes we just need an avenue to sound out all our frustrations #EdutopiaChat
A2: with as much support and empathy as possible. I’ve been there too. My advice to them is notice the daily positives that happen, and put energy into something that really matters to them. I make it known that I will support whatever their ultimate decision is. #edutopiachat
A2. I would definitely approach them with empathy, Support them by listening to them, Having that conversation over coffee/lunch. Allow them to express them self. No one wants to be in that position. #EdutopiaChat
You approach them through the lens of empathy and compassion . Akilah, from VA Professional Learning Specialist popping in for a bit...this topic matters so much #EdutopiaChat#SelfCare#WellnessWednesday
Absolutely. Leaders have to model self care for teachers. I DO NOT answer or send any non emergency correspondence after 5pm or weekends. Purposeful protection of space away from the job is crucial #EdutopiaChat
A2. I am not yet in the teaching profession so have not faced this but I would say that I would approach this colleague with kindness, gentleness and compassion (Col 3.12) and would offer a helping hand with the action being dependent on how close we are. #edutopiachat
A2: Have a heart to heart discussion reminding them ask themselves WHY they chose this profession in the first place. Sadly, their reasons then aren’t matching the reasons now. #edutopiachat
A2- Approaching a colleague who is burnt out is tough. One approach is to help them focus on all the joys of teaching and share instructional strategies! #EdutopiaChat
What a wonderful gesture of support, Mary. Just lightening a teacher’s load, even temporarily, proves that you understand and are there to help. #EdutopiaChat
A2 I try to find out what I as principal can take off their plate, look for opportunities to collaborate with peers. Also a short note helping people to see the good goes a LONG way! #EdutopiaChat
A2 I also give my airplane speech quite often. On a plane they remind you to take care of yourself first in order to take care of others. #EdutopiaChat
A2: Offering help, acknowledging/asking if you’ve contributed to their stress & insisting on being a better colleague for them, offering a listening ear & supportive voice, reminding them of their strengths & the value they bring to you, the students & the staff. #EdutopiaChat
#edutopiachat a2 @teacherforest WOW, just wow, if I had more colleagues like you, work life would have been a very wonderful place. This is helpful advice and action from a colleague.
A2 give them time off or ask them to step away from stressors. Give them a sense of accomplishment through small compliments and citations. Validate their feelings and work towards something they can achieve. #EdutopiaChat
A2: First, I have the students approach them with notes of impact...then after that loving reminder of the impact I offer my help. If I can do anything to lessen their burden during the burnout I will...I will be the rock in the storm and one day they will be mine. #EdutopiaChat
I believe it is part of a systematic approach to discrediting and devaluing public teachers to justify replacing us with unskilled labor delivering corporate-penned, one-size-fits-all curricula. #edutopiachat
A2: I think the easiest way to approach a teacher experiencing burnout is to just start a friendly conversation about how the week is going and how we can help each other with our struggles. If they want to talk, they will #EdutopiaChat
Oh no – just goes to show you how environment can impact the people in it! Makes me think about how a bad classroom environment can cause Ss to shut down or burn out themselves. #EdutopiaChat
A previous one had rampant behavior issues and a lack of organization that made it hard to feel like I was accomplishing anything, and a lot of the teachers there felt the same way.
A2 Any LotR fans out there? But seriously, I try to take something off their plate -- e.g. offer them a ready-made lesson so they have less planning to do -- and model staying positive, esp. in how I talk about students #edutopiachat
A2 I try to find out what I as principal can take off their plate, look for opportunities to collaborate with peers. Also a short note helping people to see the good goes a LONG way! #EdutopiaChat
A2: Burnout comes when hope is at its lowest. Teaching is an act of faith, and we need to remind each other that our efforts take time to manifest. Keep the faith and keep fighting the good fight! #EdutopiaChat
#EdutopicChat Q2. I would be ready to help in any way I can. Compassion all the way! Possibly make general conversation too to try ease stress #edutopiachat
Teacher burnout occurs when you think everything has equal importance in your work. When everything is a priority, nothing is! Reflect on and prioritize your work. #EdutopiaChat
Great! Notes of impact are also helpful for the students writing them (seeing how far they've come, how they thrive, how they're connected with school and staff, etc.). #EdutopiaChat
I am a librarian...but teachers come and vent. I always try to tell them good things I hear students say about their class. Uplifting to see others perspective. Teaching is so stressful. 😒 #EdutopiaChat
A2: In my experience Ts that burnout are the ones the try to do it alone. We are a team ~ Ed is a team approach! How can I support you? BUT, if the T doesn’t reach out for support... no one knows. And that’s unfortunate. #EdutopiaChat
RT edutopia "RT ssseason7: A2: Approach that colleague with #TLC and compassionate listening because the venting could get pretty upsetting #EdutopiaChathttps://t.co/jPiN2CERAS"
RT edutopia "RT JenniferHCox: ssseason7 Absolutely. Leaders have to model self care for teachers. I DO NOT answer or send any non emergency correspondence after 5pm or weekends. Purposeful protection of space away from the job is crucial #EdutopiaChat"
A2 I think to myself as a preservice teacher that the career alternatives under capitalism are way more meaningless and hopeless in regards to changing the world... #EdutopiaChat
Absolutely. Burnout is a real epidemic in our profession. The issue of educator well-being and joy is key to cultivating healthy school cultures #EdutopiaChat#WellnessWednesday#SelfCare
And burnout happens at every level - students, teachers, administrators. Reflective practice helps to keep focused on the positives so you can address the negatives. #EdutopiaChat
Teacher burnout occurs when you think everything has equal importance in your work. When everything is a priority, nothing is! Reflect on and prioritize your work. #EdutopiaChat
Absolutely...while venting can be necessary, finding the right time, place, and person to vent to is key. Sometimes it is a colleague, sometimes just trusted friend far away from education. #edutopiachat
A1: teachers learn to solve problems in their classes, but to create systemic change they need more time than a planning period. So they feel and often leave. #EdutopiaChat
A3. Take deep breaths, remember that it's okay to get overwhelmed from time to time, and always remember we all can only do the best we can. Mentally go back to the best times and focus on why I teach! #EdutopiaChat
A3: Target triggers! Collaborate & rethink homework to cut work volume, fight veteran's tedium, team up to improve work environment & relations w/admin&community, overhaul student behavior, etc. #EdutopiaChat
pace yourself, don't grade everything, surround yourself with positive people, give yourself permission to leave work at work, eat healthy, exercise, and get enough sleep #EdutopiaChat
A3: You have to find time to unwind. Keeping a healthy mind and body is my release. Being active and having diverse interests keeps me sane. Also trying new lessons and new strategies keeps me on my toes. #EdutopiaChat
A3: being in community with like-minded, loving people. It is so critical to be in spaces — physical, online, texting, whatever they look like — with people who understand your work and work in solidarity. #EdutopiaChat
A3: It is okay to say weekends are family time and not check e-mail/messages until Monday, or to have a shut off time each night. Balance between work and home so you can give your all to each party! #edutopiachat
A3: I have learned to take things on that I am passionate about and truly want to be part of. I also make time for my personal life in addition to professional responsibilities. #edutopiachat
A3. I remind myself of my core beliefs. One is: if we lead interesting lives outside the classroom, we can be interesting people in our students’ eyes. That gives me room for some grace. #edutopiachat
Remember it’s a marathon, not a sprint! (Even though at times it will feel like you’re sprinting a marathon). Also, find your people (and they might not be in your dept.) #EdutopiaChat
A3: I had to set an alarm for myself at the beginning of the year. I made myself leave by 5. I need to have a personal life too, and if I let myself, I’d stay at school all night. #EdutopiaChat
A3 take small victories as big victories, don’t make long term goals but small ones, milestones where you are affirmed and have a sense of accomplishment. #EdutopiaChat
I've learned to try to keep school at school as much as I can. I do read essays on Sunday mornings, but Saturdays and after 5 on weekdays belong to my family and myself #EdutopiaChat
A3: being in community with like-minded, loving people. It is so critical to be in spaces — physical, online, texting, whatever they look like — with people who understand your work and work in solidarity. #EdutopiaChat
RT JenniferHCox: ssseason7 Absolutely. Leaders have to model self care for teachers. I DO NOT answer or send any non emergency correspondence after 5pm or weekends. Purposeful protection of space away from the job is crucial #EdutopiaChat New posts for #learning#pln#educat…
RT betamiller: Teacher burnout occurs when you think everything has equal importance in your work. When everything is a priority, nothing is! Reflect on and prioritize your work. #EdutopiaChat New posts for #learning#pln#education#edtech#edchat
RT mel_katzz: A3: being in community with like-minded, loving people. It is so critical to be in spaces — physical, online, texting, whatever they look like — with people who understand your work and work in solidarity. #EdutopiaChat New posts for #learning#pln#education #…
Double down on building and maintaining positive relationships with students and colleagues. They’re most important during the busiest times. #EdutopiaChat
A3: Reconsider why you teach. If you are driven by the potential of you students then you are in the right industry. You just need to isolate the other factors causing you distress and resolve them #EdutopiaChat
A3 I got burnt out by working in a district that forced scripted programs down my throat, demanded I get 10 hours of work done in 5 and paid me for 4. I finally gave up trying to fix the broken place & found an amazing district where the joy of teaching has returned #EdutopiaChat
A3. Don’t be afraid to seek help. Often times, teachers internalize the burnout they feel because they don’t want it to be viewed as a sign of weakness. Find a way to reflect daily. Find joy in each day. @OrganicLeaderVB ‘s work in this area is a great resource #EdutopiaChat
A3 ITS OK TO SAY NO, you do not need to take on everything, handle everything, head everything. A school is a community, let others take the reign. Step back and enjoy. #EdutopiaChat
A3: I focus my energy on what I’m passionate about which makes the work meaningful and builds resilience to burnout. I prioritize the menial tasks. I ask for help and tell others how I’m feeling. I celebrate my successes!! #EdutopiaChat
Both of those are so important. Staying in the flow of a passion boosts happiness (there's a great documentary on Netflix about it, I think it's called "Happy"). #edutopiachat
A3: Find that thing that makes it worth it to keep showing up everyday. Never let go of that thing. Smile about that thing. Share that thing. Go do that thing. #edutopiachat
A3: Preventing burnout requires planning and management. I use the together teacher system to visualize the balance in my life. If my personal to do list never goes away I know I'm not prioritizing correctly. #EdutopiaChat@TogetherTeacher
A3: To me, understanding trauma and how it impacts our students is essential to avoiding burnout, because being in relationship w/trauma-affected kids is almost guaranteed to impact us. It's so connected! #EdutopiaChat
A3 Work from the beginning to establish an environment that lets me use my favorite strategies, groupings, and technology effectively and establishes a classroom community that I enjoy. #EdutopiaChat
A3 BaLaNcE is key! When I was facing burnout I worked less hours, worked out more, and ate healthier. As a result, I was a SIGNIFICANTLY better educator. Less can be more- especially if you find a balance. #edutopiachat
A2 Activate their positive feelings by tapping into their expertise: ask about something that you know they do really well, and ask for advice. This works well in mixed company too, because it may help folks beyond yourself and the talker. #EdutopiaChat
A3: New Wash. law allows hungry students to get 'Breakfast After the Bell' https://t.co/tTyTYA0SKH - this is one simple way to help with keeping yourself happier is thinking about your health and habits #EdutopiaChat
A3: to prevent burnout, I try to examine the real issue not just bandage solutions. If it's grading then change your pedagogy, etc. I also carve out time for a hobby & my children to provide a balance. Also lunches with colleagues but not talk about work, just life #edutopiachat
A3. My daily intentional strategies is embracing the journey one moment at a time by investing in me: my sleep, my dreams, my joy. Sharing some great books too☺ #EdutopiaChat#WellnessWednesday#VBHasJoy🌻 #SelfCare
A3 I got burnt out by working in a district that forced scripted programs down my throat, demanded I get 10 hours of work done in 5 and paid me for 4. I finally gave up trying to fix the broken place & found an amazing district where the joy of teaching has returned #EdutopiaChat
Teachers can fight burnout by keeping students at the core of their practice, engaging in self-care, and becoming advocates for themselves and their students. Rather than feeling pressure and demands are piled on us, we can speak up for change to take some control. #edutopiachat
A3- Ways to avoid teacher burnout: Stop using the textbook as the end-all-be-all. Get creative and always try something new! Also, focus on TEACHING and THE KIDS, not the state assessments! Focusing on teaching and the kids will naturally raise achievement! #EdutopiaChat
A3. I make time for my husband and fur babies. I also reflect on my day to help me remember all the great things that happen each day at school. #edutopiachat
A3..Self care goes a long way. I have been doing the very same mindfulness exercises that I do with my students. I also keep a gratitude journal. Write something I am thankful for daily. Music is also great for the soul.#EdutopiaChat
All great ideas; setting healthy boundaries with ourselves (and sticking to them) invigorates us and keeps us mentally strong for this difficult job. #EdutopiaChat
A3: Taking a day off before the stress becomes too high can do wonders for preventing burnout. In the classroom, prioritizing regular time to hold “class meetings” with students to simply discuss life & them is so rewarding & reminds them & me why we are there. #EdutopiaChat
A3. The "student" in front of "student-teacher" means that I don't need to be perfect all the time. And I still won't be perfect this September! Or ever! If I focus on giving effective feedback, streamlining my LPs, and borrow resources when I can, it will be ok! #EdutopiaChat
Turn to God, ask him to help stay focused and organised relieving as much pressure as possible. Try not to do unessecary work loads. If possible ask for help with certain things. #EdutopiaChat
A3: Give yourself permission to leave work without feeling guilty, have a hobby that you actively participate in and enjoy, take care of yourself physically (this includes sleep), surround yourself with people who will speak truth to you #EdutopiaChat
RT edutopia "RT betamiller: Teacher burnout occurs when you think everything has equal importance in your work. When everything is a priority, nothing is! Reflect on and prioritize your work. #EdutopiaChat"
RT edutopia "RT betamiller: I wrote this article reflecting on my first year at a new school. When need to remember “It’s OK to Say No.” https://t.co/KdxxtyJDiI#EdutopiaChat#edchat"
A3: Self-care is a must. Sleep, hydration, time to decompress, & remember you can still be an amazing teacher without trying to do it all or reinvent the ol’ wheel. It’s all about BALANCE! #EdutopiaChat
RT edutopia "RT mel_katzz: A3: being in community with like-minded, loving people. It is so critical to be in spaces — physical, online, texting, whatever they look like — with people who understand your work and work in solidarity. #EdutopiaChat"
RT edutopia "RT BryanChristo4: Double down on building and maintaining positive relationships with students and colleagues. They’re most important during the busiest times. #EdutopiaChat"
Teachers can fight burnout by keeping students at the core of their practice, engaging in self-care, and becoming advocates for themselves and their students. Rather than feeling pressure and demands are piled on us, we can speak up for change to take some control. #edutopiachat
RT edutopia "RT nicoleandwill: A3: I focus my energy on what I’m passionate about which makes the work meaningful and builds resilience to burnout. I prioritize the menial tasks. I ask for help and tell others how I’m feeling. I celebrate my successes!! #EdutopiaChat"
A3 From a christian perspective I would say PRAY! From a secular perspective I would say, Surround yourself with loving, Supportive people (family/friends) who speak life in to you. Having a balanced routine is important too with life, work, social, physical etc. #EdutopiaChat
A3- work life & personal life balance...time with family, especially @MrsYantz. I also enjoy running and playing in different music groups. Time for prof growth helps reenergize my teaching too #EdutopiaChat
A3: Commit to a hobby or interest, put it on your calendar, and do not allow yourself to cancel. For me, it's running or yoga, and I enjoy the time to disconnect from work before going home! #edutopiachat
A3. Strategies I have learnt through high school to prevent burnout include scheduling wisely= sticking to the schedule(study schedules) and ensuring that I leave time for social life and down time so that I can have me time and fun times among the hard work. #edutopiachat
A3. In addition to what my resilient colleagues; I battle burnout through mindfulness. I take 1-5 minutes every day to think of something that went well & hedgehog into it on the darkest days. I also keep a praise wall. Rereading + notes emails/notes to recalibrate #EdutopiaChat
A3 Get a PLN on Twitter to collaborate and spark new ideas. Give yourself permission to take a wellness day off and pamper yourself. Get your students to give you one fave lesson of the year. #EdutopiaChat
A3: Connect with others through Twitter chats, have a strong, motivated peer group that I can turn to for help, support & guidance. Family, friends & dog time is a must! #EdutopiaChat
A3: to prevent burnout, I try to examine the real issue not just bandage solutions. If it's grading then change your pedagogy, etc. I also carve out time for a hobby & my children to provide a balance. Also lunches with colleagues but not talk about work, just life #edutopiachat
A3: as a full time principal, mom of 3, doctoral student, my strategies for avoiding burnout currently are work free Saturdays and forgiving myself when I say "no" in the name of time for those 3 identities. #EdutopiaChat
And always save the relationship, despite the academics. When I make mistakes in front of my students, I apologize sincerely and tell them that I am still learning. And I tell them exactly what is said in that first sentence. #EdutopiaChat
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A3 This is the million $ question. I say I'm going to yoga & gym, but I end up exhausted & plopped on the couch w my favorite ice cream. I guess I just need to keep on trying. I probably need to join my running club again for the personal accountability #EdutopiaChat
lean on co-moderators for a meeting, lean on family to take on a bit more at home for the week, access support network to talk things through, and
breathe #EdutopiaChat
A3 I see a lot of educators advocating balance in order to avoid burnout. I could not agree more! We teach the #WholeChild but often forget to attend to our own whole person. #edutopiachat
Yes. I said “Yes” a bit too much last year, and always need the reminder. We want to be a team player, but also need to take attention to self care. Being transparent about that helps when we say “no.” #EdutopiaChat
A3 Socialize with your team-a shared meal, birthday cake, choir practice, exercise routine can break those negative feelings or give an appropriate way to vent. #EdutopiaChat
A3 School leaders have a responsibility to protect teachers from burnout through realistic institutional expectations and leading/supporting a positive school culture. You won't be able to do either of these things from inside your office. #EdutopiaChat
A1: I think teacher burnout implies that the teacher no longer wants to be innovative and energetic. In actuality, I think teachers enjoy these things the most; but they sacrifice what they enjoy because of oversized classes, grading, paperwork, and duties. #EdutopiaChat
A3: I recognize that Life is not balanced as much as it is fluid... it will rock back and forth as the water shifts. Keeping this in perspective helps me get through hard times knowing it will shift to better times. #EdutopiaChat
A3. As a 2nd year Admin. it’s difficult to find someone to trust w/ my vulnerabilities. There never seems to be enough time in a day, but I’ve been working hard on prioritizing. I check in w/ our teachers to make sure they know they are valued & that I’m accessible.#Edutopiachat
A3 drop that pen, pack up your papers, close the light, step out of the school. Get coffee or go for a run, meet up with friends. Buy a book, watch Netflix. Turn your teacher mode off and turn your personal life ON. Work stops at 4:30, no extensions permitted #EdutopiaChat
Courage was part but I finally realized what was job security really worth if it meant I was sure I was going to be miserable. Prison is housing security and food security. A miserable district is a prison that you hold the key to. #EdutopiaChat
Q3: Twitter has been tremendously helpful for me with coping with burnout; it's hard to feel isolated when you are surrounded by positive, supportive educators who can share their experiences and strategies #EdutopiaChat
Yes. I said “Yes” a bit too much last year, and always need the reminder. We want to be a team player, but also need to take attention to self care. Being transparent about that helps when we say “no.” #EdutopiaChat
A3 Keeping up with recent research and trends in education - there is always something new to try with students and colleagues that makes learning & teaching exciting #EdutopiaChat
A3: twitter PLN's are fantastic to motivate you. i use them ALL the time because a great PLN is also a terrific community that understands the stresses of teaching. #edutopiachat
RT BryanChristo4: Double down on building and maintaining positive relationships with students and colleagues. They’re most important during the busiest times. #EdutopiaChat New posts for #learning#pln#education#edtech#edchat
RT nicoleandwill: A3: I focus my energy on what I’m passionate about which makes the work meaningful and builds resilience to burnout. I prioritize the menial tasks. I ask for help and tell others how I’m feeling. I celebrate my successes!! #EdutopiaChat New posts for #learn…
RT flyfish29: A3 BaLaNcE is key! When I was facing burnout I worked less hours, worked out more, and ate healthier. As a result, I was a SIGNIFICANTLY better educator. Less can be more- especially if you find a balance. #edutopiachat New posts for #learning#pln#education …
RT RewardingEdu: A3 I see a lot of educators advocating balance in order to avoid burnout. I could not agree more! We teach the #WholeChild but often forget to attend to our own whole person. #edutopiachat New posts for #learning#pln#education#edtech#edchat
A3: Commit to a hobby or interest, put it on your calendar, and do not allow yourself to cancel. For me, it's running or yoga, and I enjoy the time to disconnect from work before going home! #edutopiachat
A3 Self-care so important (sleep, water, hobbies, etc)! Choose at least one p.m. a week you leave school without work to do. Collaborate with colleagues/support each other. Participate in chats like this! #EdutopiaChat
TEAM - Together Everyone Achieves More. We can’t be the only Yes people. Everyone needs to say yes to something so we share the load of work and reduce the opportunity for burnout to occur. #EdutopiaChat
Yes. I said “Yes” a bit too much last year, and always need the reminder. We want to be a team player, but also need to take attention to self care. Being transparent about that helps when we say “no.” #EdutopiaChat
A3 I’m a nerd, so I like to recenter myself by going on PDs that I actually like. Attend conferences on my specialization. Work towards a certification that speaks to me. Listen to podcasts on tech strategies I can try out in my own class #EdutopiaChat
A3: It's also important to remember that sometimes this job is just hard. The fact that it's hard doesn't make you a bad teacher. It's just...hard. #Edutopiachat
A1 burnout causes teachers to see students as their behaviour(s) rather than as learners who sometimes struggle (often because of us) #EdutopiaChat#edchat
A3: Staying on top of things and making time for myself. You have to realize at a certain point you have to “shut off” the school day and get out of teacher mode to recharge yourself. #edutopiachat
A3: Twitter has been tremendously helpful for me with coping with burnout; it's hard to feel isolated when you are surrounded by positive, supportive educators who can share their experiences and strategies #EdutopiaChat
A2: Approaching a burnt out colleague often only adds to their troubles. My experience is that I get excited about teaching when I learn something new or find an easier and more effective way to do something. Professional learning is the key to approaching burnout. #EdutopiaChat
A2: When a colleague is down, I write them a card filled with positive quotes and specific compliments. I let them know how much I appreciate them and how fantastic they are. I also buy them a treat they enjoy like coffee or chocolate. #EdutopiaChat#TeacherBurnout#edchat
When you find your people, you're home. You're part of a team that can laugh at how ridiculous all of this stuff is- even the hard stuff. It's less icky when you do it together. #Edutopiachat
RT edutopia "RT flyfish29: A3 BaLaNcE is key! When I was facing burnout I worked less hours, worked out more, and ate healthier. As a result, I was a SIGNIFICANTLY better educator. Less can be more- especially if you find a balance. #edutopiachat"
RT edutopia "RT RewardingEdu: A3 I see a lot of educators advocating balance in order to avoid burnout. I could not agree more! We teach the #WholeChild but often forget to attend to our own whole person. #edutopiachat"
RT edutopia "RT TalksWTeachers: A3. I remind myself of my core beliefs. One is: if we lead interesting lives outside the classroom, we can be interesting people in our students’ eyes. That gives me room for some grace. #edutopiachat"
RT edutopia "RT CriticalSkills1: A3: It's also important to remember that sometimes this job is just hard. The fact that it's hard doesn't make you a bad teacher. It's just...hard. #Edutopiachat"
In moderation - it helps to try to not compare yourself to other teachers (either in your building or on Twitter) and remember that all you can do is *your* best #EdutopiaChat
A3: Twitter has been tremendously helpful for me with coping with burnout; it's hard to feel isolated when you are surrounded by positive, supportive educators who can share their experiences and strategies #EdutopiaChat
agreed - thank you for saying this; it's so true! Leaders need to be in touch with what is being asked of their teachers; sometimes there are just not enough hours in a 24 hour day to do everything asked #EdutopiaChat
Excellent! Yes! Record on the calendar! I also only allow one appt per afternoon or evening! Calendar keeps me organized & prevents burn. Also it's ok to say "no" #EdutopiaChat
A3: Commit to a hobby or interest, put it on your calendar, and do not allow yourself to cancel. For me, it's running or yoga, and I enjoy the time to disconnect from work before going home! #edutopiachat
A2: I recommend using the Stress-APGAR Barometer to assess a colleague’s potential stress overload. To know how to properly approach the situation get trained in Mental Health First Aid. #EdutopiaChat#OHP#IOPsych#MHFA
A3: Twitter chats and other learning opportunities keep me from burning out. Also, I like to change things up. New semester, new grading period, new month, new unit- take advantage of opportunities to try something new. #EdutopiaChat
A3 it’s not about test scores or finishing content. It’s about those students who count on you and look up to you. Where their laughter is your energy drink. At the end of the day, your students need you more than the state. #EdutopiaChat
A3: Taking time on the commute home to sit in silence and reflect on the day. Create to-do list for the next day before leaving work to clear the mind. #EdutopiaChat
A4. I believe in the power of social gatherings… not just happy hours. We have done end of the semester grading parties in the library after school. It brings together a lot of teachers that don’t normally interact.
#edutopiachat
A4: School targets parents/ community to help, & implements policies to reduce burnout triggers; e.g., every time a teacher is asked to do something outside normal scope of duties, then something else must be taken off his/her plate. #EdutopiaChat
Really good point, Casey! Every teacher growing together and learning new strategies helps the entire faculty. Lifelong learning is the antidote to teacher burnout! #EdutopiaChat
A2: Approaching a burnt out colleague often only adds to their troubles. My experience is that I get excited about teaching when I learn something new or find an easier and more effective way to do something. Professional learning is the key to approaching burnout. #EdutopiaChat
A3 Focus on the students and the joy they bring to school each day...and sometimes it just helps to watch the bouncy kindergarteners move down the hallway skipping and singing. ;) #EdutopiaChat
A4: Also, get a good shrink. Everyone should be issued a mental health professional the day they get their license. There's too much to carry alone. #Edutopiachat
A1. Burnout fragments school culture. It saps energy, which we teachers already work actively to protect. Burnout can come from a lack of support amid high demands and expectations, and collaboration suffers as a result. Sick days increase. #EdutopiaChat
A3 Do you say no to your Admin, when he's asking you to do more, when you're already stretched thin?
By more I don't mean, extra opportunities...I just mean more unpaid meetings or "optional" meetings #EdutopiaChat
I agree - there's something about getting together outside of school time that connects people in a way they don't when in the midst of the school day. You get to know each other in a different, richer way #EdutopiaChat
A4- One small change at the school level to help prevent teacher burnout: Visit teachers classrooms (Admin to teachers and teachers to teachers) and celebrate the AMAZING things they are doing! Let teachers know they MATTER!! #EdutopiaChat
RT TalksWTeachers: A3. I remind myself of my core beliefs. One is: if we lead interesting lives outside the classroom, we can be interesting people in our students’ eyes. That gives me room for some grace. #edutopiachat New posts for #learning#pln#education#edtech#edchat
RT CriticalSkills1: A3: It's also important to remember that sometimes this job is just hard. The fact that it's hard doesn't make you a bad teacher. It's just...hard. #Edutopiachat New posts for #learning#pln#education#edtech#edchat
A4. Environment is everything. When Ts feel supported, they can do their best for Ss. That means opportunities to plan together, shared common spaces, and an open-door policy so everyone can work towards best practices. #EdutopiaChat
A4. Celebrate the small steps and progressions that are made. We often neglect to recognize the impact we actually do make on a day to day basis #EdutopiaChat
Q4. Support authentic collaboration and productive PD within schools; allow teachers to select their own collaboration groups, support time for collaboration and rejuvenation, and keep administrative distractions to a minimum. Work smarter, not harder. #EdutopiaChat
I really, *really* appreciate what you said about our profession: it. is. hard. One of the toughest out there. No way we can get through the trenches alone. We need each other. Reach out and be that person #EdutopiaChat
A4: Honestly, I think schools should have communities of professional support, like mental health care professionals. It should happen during the school day, as part of the contract. #Edutopiachat
A4: Honestly, leaders need to take care of and not take advantage of their committed, eager, wonderful staff. Truly put yourself in your teachers' shoes, don't ask them to do too much, and appreciate/thank them for all that they do!!! #edutopiachat
A4 Organization can do wonders to reduce workload. But when you are overwhelmed org. goes out the window. Find one way to make your days more efficient. #EdutopiaChat
A4. Support authentic collaboration and productive PD within schools; allow teachers to select their own collaboration groups, support time for collaboration and rejuvenation, and keep administrative distractions to a minimum. Work smarter, not harder. #EdutopiaChat
Deb Meier talks about this - in a democratic school, decision-making is done in the open and in the earshot of students. Such a great idea for community development #EdutopiaChat
A4. Environment is everything. When Ts feel supported, they can do their best for Ss. That means opportunities to plan together, shared common spaces, and an open-door policy so everyone can work towards best practices. #EdutopiaChat
Completely agree with you regarding time to talk. Teaching can be so isolating when we focus on what we are trying to accomplish in individual classrooms. Connecting is so important! #EdutopiaChat
A2. Ask, “What can I do to help?”
Teachers often feel that we must bear all burdens alone as a way to prove our competency or commitment to our work. It takes a village! Small gestures and acknowledgment do help. #EdutopiaChat
A4: A collective buy-in by grade level teams, departments, the whole staff (from the top down) to identify traditionally stressful situations and plan for open dialogue about what’s happening when it does. Knowing you’re not alone in your worry is key. #EdutopiaChat
A4: Do something fun in your class everyday. Tell a corny joke. Play a song and dance. Play a game of silent ball. Do a funny brain break. Let go and laugh with your students! #EdutopiaChat
I always think one of the biggest things teachers can take off of their plates is homework grading. Feedback is essential but 2-20 minutes marking each paper the student probably won't pay much attention to is time better spent. #EdutopiaChat
Having a growth mindset, mindfulness, dogs, friends, family, my bullet journal. My choice to become a teacher which is my passion and mission in life. All those things in life I am grateful for and that matter. #EdutopiaChat
A3 I've recently discovered a community of teacher-bloggers on Instagram whose work keeps me inspired, curious, & motivated. Checking my Insta at lunch when I'm feeling tired and seeing someone's story about their awesome lesson in turn gives me a burst of energy #edutopiachat
Something good for each individual teacher to look into! And the counselors would have the right resources for teachers to pass onto families of difficult children. #edutopiachat
A4 burnout can be prevented or reversed by entering into a new relationship, foster or mentor a new teacher, encourage those suffering to find Twitter, it opens the world to better tribes #EdutopiaChat
RT edutopia "RT CoachBaierIU1: A4- One small change at the school level to help prevent teacher burnout: Visit teachers classrooms (Admin to teachers and teachers to teachers) and celebrate the AMAZING things they are doing! Let teachers know they MATTER!! #EdutopiaChat"
A4. Regular meet ups with other teachers, planning and collaborating ideas making an easier workload, with set plans and goals set out! Set targets? #EdutopiaChat
A4. I asked our teachers to let me know what they wish I knew. I gained insight into the WHOLE person. They’re more than lesson planners and preparers for assessments. I can FEEL the impact this has had already. They are grateful to just be asked how they are doing.#Edutopiachat
A4: not having staff cover for other teachers who are out. It's a bit demoralizing knowing your inconveniencing a colleague for taking off work for sick or personal reason. Pay subs good money #edutopiachat
A4: Planned time outside of work to have fun and relax is important for community building. Whether departmentally or a whole-faculty approach, taking time to have fun and laugh can help. #EdutopiaChat
A4. Clear communications! Keeping everyone in the know will help reduce stress. It never helps to be surprised about an expectation, event, etc. #edutopiachat
A4: Collaboration between staff and positive acknowledgment. School leaders can send hand written cards, make positive announcements about staff accomplishments and continue to share encouragement #EdutopiaChat
I don’t think teaching is creative anymore and it’s become a checklist of what you have to get through during the day. Teaching to the test #EdutopiaChat
A4: This is so simple, but our campus has made intentional efforts to celebrate all our successes (Ss & Ts) this year. Yes, we’re all tired at this point in the year, but the daily/weekly celebrations help us to keep going & stay more positive. #EdutopiaChat
Yes - that stagnation can be felt especially deeply by veterans, whereas there are so many opportunities from which they can benefit and contribute. #EdutopiaChat
A4: Classroom observations designed to highlight strengths. This rarely happens and can have a profound affect on teacher confidence and self-efficacy #EdutopiaChat
A3: Ts teach. It’s who we are. It’s not a strategy. It’s a passion. I’m not in the classroom daily anymore as an instructional coach, so I prevent my burnout seeing Ts smile when they connect that they are making the difference. Too idealistic? #truth#EdutopiaChat
A3: Unfortunately, burnout is ultimately caused by various organizational factors (workload, etc). While there are tactics teachers can take to try & midigate the effects of burnout this will be an ongoing issue until schools make organizational changes. #EdutopiaChat
A1: I have witnessed educators who are exhausted and get complacent with their teaching. "You can't pour from an empty cup." We need to take care of us before we can reach and engage our Ss. #EdutopiaChat
I would love for this to happen more with the staff on my campus. Hearing one another and knowing each other is so vital to cohesion and a system of support on a campus. #EdutopiaChat
A4. I believe in the power of social gatherings… not just happy hours. We have done end of the semester grading parties in the library after school. It brings together a lot of teachers that don’t normally interact.
#edutopiachat
A4 One small thing that can be done is for schools to value the teachers time more and analyze the value and goal of every test, meeting, and requirement #EdutopiaChat
A4: Schools can prevent burnout by giving Ts opportunities to build relationships with each other AS (not instead of) professional learning.
#EdutopiaChat
A2. When I see a colleague experiencing burnout (especially a close friend), I usually try to sit with them and ask them about their student. Colleagues and I challenged each other to list one nice thing next to each of the (110) students on our rosters. It helped. #EdutopiaChat
A1- I have seen teacher burnout affect teacher's motivation, passion, quality of work, ability to engage students, dependability, and overall moral. #EdutopiaChat
A3 - Honestly, (re)humanizing our students. When the classroom requires less commanding and demanding stress levels drop. That requires some great change in the traditional setting from admin, Ts, and Ss. #edutopiachat
A4 Our teachers have the hardest job in the world & do amazing things! Share w/the community & world these amazing things- like this open letter from one of our teachers to her students (must read) https://t.co/4osLwQswhZ#EdutopiaChat#edchat
A4 One small thing that can be done is for schools to value the teachers time more and analyze the value and goal of every test, meeting, and requirement #EdutopiaChat
A4: (2) Also, focus on relationships, relationships, relationships. When there is a strong relation foundation w/ Ss & w/ colleagues, it becomes a mutual investment to guard against burnout. #EdutopiaChat
My first year teaching, a voluntary after school program for 1st yr teachers made a world of difference! We supported each other and exchanged ideas in a way that helped me make it through! It’s so important to support our new teachers #EdutopiaChat
Yes- teachers don't say "I teach," they say "I'm a teacher." It's a primary identity. If they don't feel like they're doing it well, something in their core just withers. #EdutopiaChat
This is a big one admins can help with, too; being clear (even including a link, date, and other info to clarify/help) in emails and other communications is so important but often overlooked #EdutopiaChat
A4 I teach my students to do mindfulness work. Then I make sure to JOIN them in the deep belly breaths, visualization work, and yoga sessions! #EdutopiaChat
A3: It sounds so simple but after many years of claiming “I’m too tired” I have found exercise to be more effective than anything with stress relief- #edutopiachat
A4 in my old school, we would have a time in the morning with the whole faculty where we would share something we are grateful for. Be it big or small, personal or professional. Every share was always met with a pat on the back or a high five #EdutopiaChat
A4: spread.positivity...the more joy...less burnout. Having a principal give you a fist bump and random doughnuts...is pretty awesome. @NickNapolitano7 plus practice mental reframing.. we get to teach we made it this far...we get to change the world daily! #EdutopiaChat
RT CoachBaierIU1: A4- One small change at the school level to help prevent teacher burnout: Visit teachers classrooms (Admin to teachers and teachers to teachers) and celebrate the AMAZING things they are doing! Let teachers know they MATTER!! #EdutopiaChat New posts for #le…
RT nicoleandwill: A4: Do something fun in your class everyday. Tell a corny joke. Play a song and dance. Play a game of silent ball. Do a funny brain break. Let go and laugh with your students! #EdutopiaChat New posts for #learning#pln#education#edtech#edchat
And not too idealistic. Perfect. So much of our work as coaches is cheerleading. Encouraging. Reminding them that this is a process of becoming, not a thing you ever get perfectly right. #EdutopiaChat
A4 I will argue that we ned to go beyond the school and include parents and communities. We ALL need to stand up for teachers and our students. Forums like this chat are a great start. Speak up! #EdutopiaChat
A2: The best way I could approach someone who is clearly burned out is by simply letting them know they are not alone, that this doesn't make them a bad educator, and that they matter and need to take care of themselves, too! #EdutopiaChat
Yes! When they guide their own PD together, new efforts get integrated in a seamless, effective, and less taxing way rather than stacked on top of one another. #EdutopiaChat
A4: leave time for collaboration as defined by the people in the building — aka, it can look different every time. Our school has 5 full time student teachers in the building, so one meeting could be time strictly for us to share resources and strategies. #EdutopiaChat
Thanks for this...it’s inspired me to write a more in-depth post. Maybe you’ll see it in @edutopia To all my teachers in the trenches: thank you for your light! #EdutopiaChat
A3: one strategy is to accept that there are periods of high work demands and oppositely lows for which to find respite. Talk with peers, make sure to laugh and not take self too seriously and find little projects\ideas to reinvigorate #edutopiachat
A4: Surprise #thankfulthursday every other month for staff. Provide treats/snacks, and staff comes in to write notes of appreciation to each other before grabbing some food. Such a hit! It's a nice gentle reminder to shout-out and thank each other. #edutopiachat
It made a HUGE difference. We removed things from the end of the year chaos (and moved some earlier in the year) which made a huge impact. We simply couldn't do it all and chose this path as a staff- fortunately before we all burned out. #EdutopiaChat
Yes! #EdutopiaChat Parents & community can be a big stressor for admins, yet have huge potential to be big stress-relievers if empowered to get involved (45% of parents want to be more involved - higher in "high need" neighborhoods)
A4. This is where I believe school leadership is instrumental. Leadership (those on staff with influence/power, not necessarily positional) that is inclusive, warm, and welcoming. Your peers are looking to you for direction. Not just the principal. #EdutopiaChat
A3. When I talk to my interns about burnout, we talk about education being a marathon, not a sprint. You have to take care of yourself physically and emotionally to get through the year. That means setting boundaries and being willing to accept a B+ sometimes. #EdutopiaChat
A4. Have the administration team present throughout the entire building - not just during times of discipline. A positive leader who inspires others (including the students!) is a must. #EdutopiaChat
Could be an interesting exercise to map the year and look at when those highs/lows are in your community, and proactively schedule supports! #EdutopiaChat
A3 Here's a tip sheet we share with Ts when addressing self-care. It's so important for us to take care our ourselves. It's similar to the airplane analogy. We need the put on the oxygen mask first before we help our children. #wellbeing #resilience#selfcare #edutopiachat
A4: School administrators should focus on clarifying educator roles (avoiding role conflict, etc.) and providing more support/resources, instead of blaming teachers when they become stressed or experience burnout. #EdutopiaChat#OHP#IOPsych
A4 Spirit/dress up days + staff potlucks for snacks throughout the day + a staff acknowledgement board/box/email. We’re the Cougars so we have monthly Cougar Creds where we write awesome things about each other, and share @ staff meetings #EdutopiaChat#TeacherBurnout#EdChat
RT edutopia "RT JoriKrulder: On my tough days, when I'm really dragging, I know that students will ALWAYS remind me why I love this job. #EdutopiaChathttps://t.co/ZRRkQ8OjVG"
RT edutopia "RT nicoleandwill: A4: Do something fun in your class everyday. Tell a corny joke. Play a song and dance. Play a game of silent ball. Do a funny brain break. Let go and laugh with your students! #EdutopiaChat"
We start every faculty meeting with Shark (we are the MRHS Sharks) Shout Outs- where staff publicly praise each other - last meeting it lasted over 5 minutes! Enthusiasm is free & it's contagious #EdutopiaChat#edchat
A4: Offer the chance to celebrate accomplishments, or at least offer the opportunity to finish work in a positive environment before adding more to the plate of teachers who are trying their best at being educators, counselors, mentors, advisers, role models, etc. #edutopiaChat
A3 1) Physical exercise. A 10-15 minute walk per day alleviates stress and helps me focus and be more productive. If I'm trying to work through an issue or have to prepare a presentation or write, I can often work out the details sub-consciously while walking.
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A5: Collaborate (split workload & share what you plan/create) with 1 or more colleagues who share same work ethic, teaching style, and content area/grade. #EdutopiaChat
A4: Actually giving teachers their planning time. We NEED that interrupted time everyday. There’s so much pressure for technology rich lessons, parent/community contact, and relationship building, but there’s no time to do it all in one day. #EdutopiaChat
A3 Here's a tip sheet we share with Ts when addressing self-care. It's so important for us to take care our ourselves. It's similar to the airplane analogy. We need the put on the oxygen mask first before we help our children. #wellbeing #resilience#selfcare #edutopiachat
A3. Repeat the mantra “Progress, not perfection.” We must continuously improve, but not sacrifice our well-being and mental health in the process. #EdutopiaChat
5 PLNs like these are one way of getting support. Ideas here are always worth trying and doing, insights make me realize that I am doing something right in the classroom. #EdutopiaChat
A4 We need to remind students and teachers alike to take time out for self care. Seems a common denominator in a lot of burn out cases is failing to take time to unplug and take care of your own needs. #EdutopiaChat
A1 burnout demotivates teachers. I spent three years trying to figure out how to cope with being burnt out. Being burned out makes you dread coming to class because you fear students might be affected by you #EdutopiaChat
One small thing is having more of a growth mindset. Realizing when you're stuck or in a fixed pattern of thought, then applying growth mindset strategies to move on with it. #EdutopiaChat
A3 2) Take a step back and look at the big picture. Am I making things too complicated? How can I simplify? Am I spending too much time on small details that are not significant and how can I better budget my time?
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Absolutely! We covered a different topic each month around things like student engagement, teacher evaulations, curriculum, etc. this format kept things positive and meaningful #EdutopiaChat
A5 Ask for it! You'd be surprised when you are open and honest with colleagues and admin what support you might get. But I know that can be scary and a bit risky...but also SO necessary. #EdutopiaChat
A3 Here's a tip sheet we share with Ts when addressing self-care. It's so important for us to take care our ourselves. It's similar to the airplane analogy. We need the put on the oxygen mask first before we help our children. #wellbeing #resilience#selfcare #edutopiachat
A5. Seek out available revenues of support. Good mentor. Guidance in maintaining a healthy balance. Daily reflection. Read. Seek to grow. Always strive to grow. #Edutopiachat
A5: Authenticity and openness. Teachers so ofter operate in silos and forget that their struggles are shared throughout the teaching profession #EdutopiaChat
RT mrs_moitoza: edutopia My first year teaching, a voluntary after school program for 1st yr teachers made a world of difference! We supported each other and exchanged ideas in a way that helped me make it through! It’s so important to support our new teachers #EdutopiaChat …
RT teacherforest: A4 in my old school, we would have a time in the morning with the whole faculty where we would share something we are grateful for. Be it big or small, personal or professional. Every share was always met with a pat on the back or a high five #EdutopiaChat …
A5 I have found so much support by engaging in teacher leadership, it has kept me from feeling powerless to the forces that can lead to burnout #EdutopiaChat
RT kaitlyn57718943: A4: Actually giving teachers their planning time. We NEED that interrupted time everyday. There’s so much pressure for technology rich lessons, parent/community contact, and relationship building, but there’s no time to do it all in one day. #EdutopiaChat…
A5 Teaching AND learning are only sustainable when they are infused with personal passion and meaning. Students and teachers do not burn out, they thrive when deeply motivated, inspired, and empowered! #edutopiachat
A5 Look for what can be edited from our practice. Let’s get back to understanding the why and what we are trying to accomplish. #childrenfirst#EdutopiaChat
A5: I make space for other people to do what they need to. Leadership through service, and all that. It finds its way back to me when I need it. #EdutopiaChat
A3: Start by creating time in each day to breathe and do something I enjoy, and in being intentional with recognizing the "you were made for this" moments of being an educator. There is nothing wrong with rejuvenating and getting reinspired! #EdutopiaChat
A5: Sometimes it's about taking risks and not asking for permission to find what works for you. Doing what you know is going to benefit your Ss and you and then sending a follow-up of how it worke is needed instead of asking to do something. #EdutopiaChat
A5: Our school has an established social committee fund that we contribute to at the start of each year. We use these funds for fun giveaways, activities, supplying snacks for faculty meetings, etc. especially for the end of the year. #EdutopiaChat
A5. I ask for help when I need it – that is what mentors, colleagues, and administrators are for. I even ask my students for help and feedback! #EdutopiaChat
A5: Create rapport with parents, teachers, community members and former students...one person can only do so much, but creating an army of support allows you as the teacher to bring the world in to the classroom to allow your kids to transform tomorrow. #EdutopiaChat
I love that you mention teaching students about self care, too (so important). Plus, when we do this as teachers we model it for kids. :-) #EdutopiaChat
#edutopiachat a3 Stop burnout tonight- cut off work at a certain time, take Sunday off. In future, weigh up if it's you or the job. I quit as it was best weigh up of pros and cons. Now retraining.
A4: Prioritize teacher workloads and give teachers the opportunity to focus on the things that really matter. Before asking teachers to do one more thing, ask: “Is this going to support the teacher or is it going to lead to burnout?” #edutopiachat
A4(1) Last year during a mentor/mentee meeting, we were supposed to talk about teacher self-care... instead we talked about school shootings and I left in tears. Admin: make time (and honor it) during the school year to take care of your teachers #edutopiachat
A5. Researching new (to me) technologies/strategies; participating in positive reflection techniques; access veteran teachers for advice; communicate to fellow teachers about practices, and..... #EdutopiaChat
A5 I do my best to solicit parent volunteers in their home language. I also remind my students they can come help me next year when they're in middle school and on break #EdutopiaChat
@edutopia A5 Look for support wherever you can find it. Only work in a building and a district that supports you and your efforts. Change is scary but making a move in order to prevent burnout is sometimes a necessity #EdutopiaChat
A4. Providing opportunities for teachers and administrators to talk, share pains and joys...laugh together and build each other up #EdutopiaChat#teacherlife
A5. The best support is when one of the students understand something you have taught and you see them teaching it to one of their peers. #edutopiachat
A5: Sometimes people do not see or understand how much people are struggling. Find someone you trust and are comfortable with, and let them know you need support. #edutopiachat
A5 looking at inspirational teachers and reading their work. Finding something new to inject in your classroom and something to also change up the routines you set up for yourself. Variety is the spice of life #EdutopiaChat
A4(2) And hiring just one more 1.0 teacher in my department would help reduce the student and grading load for all. We are stretched thin and don't get to teach any electives that we might find energizing #edutopiachat
A5: Other teachers - not just the same content for help, but other teachers who know the kids, who can help solve problems, and who will listen to you rant, scream, cry, or brag. #judgementfree#EdutopiaChat
A3: Finding a balance. Prioritizing and realizing that there will /always/ be something else on the to do list so I have to come up with a hard deadline for myself and let some things slide until the next day. #EdutopiaChat
A lot of support is offered from our school district on down to administration; good people at my school. When that is not enough, I go looking for that support. #EdutopiaChat
A3 Here's a tip sheet we share with Ts when addressing self-care. It's so important for us to take care our ourselves. It's similar to the airplane analogy. We need the put on the oxygen mask first before we help our children. #wellbeing #resilience#selfcare #edutopiachat
RT edutopia "RT flyfish29: A5 Ask for it! You'd be surprised when you are open and honest with colleagues and admin what support you might get. But I know that can be scary and a bit risky...but also SO necessary. #EdutopiaChat"
Q5: I have a strong PLN and continuously engage myself in motivating text! There are so many amazing books of fellow educators sharing their ideas and strategies to learn from #EdutopiaChat
A4: True planning time where Ts are all actually listened too. Not dictated to or meeting just to meet. Time to listen to Ts share with each other their wins and setbacks. #EdutopiaChat
A5- One of my favorite things to do is to sit around and have educational talks with other educators. I often like to discuss philosophical questions that cause me or others to challenge our current beliefs. You learn so much about yourself and what you stand for! #EdutopiaChat
A5: I get my teaching battery recharged by talking w/ my Ss about books we’re reading for fun. They tell@me about what they’re reading, & I do the same. We’ve had some great impromptu book chats, & I always feel recharged after these! #EdutopiaChat
A5. I allow myself to be vulnerable and I lean into my colleagues. When I have a question, problem, moment of self-doubt I tap into my local brain trust. And hopefully, they feel they can do the same to me #EdutopiaChat
A4. It sounds silly, but I’ve never seen the atmosphere of a faculty meeting change faster than when a plate of cookies arrives.
That is to say, we must find ways to say thank you to our colleagues for their time. #EdutopiaChat
A5 coming up with new projects for myself that are reflections of the previous school year. I make it a point that these projects don’t have a timetable and I can work on it whenever I want. No pressure. #EdutopiaChat
A5. I find that I appreciate my work, my time, and my life better when I only spend time on things that go into my emotional/mental/financial funds. The more I say “No,” the more I do what makes me happy more often, and am able to be my best teacher self. #EdutopiaChat
A5. I value knowledge and education. I also believe another world is possible - a world with less inequality, military spending and mass incarceration. Self care is beneficial, but disrupting the status quo is necessary. #EdutopiaChat
A5. Share best practices with your colleagues, Jump on twitter chat - There are some really amazing chats going on! Ask for support from your family and friends/colleagues who know what it's like to be in the same position. #EdutopiaChat
A5: Make friends, discuss struggles, work towards a better you, a better department, & a better atmosphere. Sometimes co-workers are great; sometimes they're not. The best thing is bring YOUR best to work. That's what you can control. That's what you can change. #EdutopiaChat
So important! ...and parents who speak languages we don't can't make great translators of future communications! (not specific to individual students, to course) #EdutopiaChat
Q5: always talking to my awesome Instructional coaches, chatting with guidance counselors. Always ask for help and don't be ashamed to ask! Our mood contributes to the culture of our classroom and school so don't bottle it in, look for support. #EdutopiaChat
A3: Not sending, replying, or checking work email on the weekends or over vacation. Hard to do, but makes a world difference in the work/life balancing act. #EdutopiaChat
#edutopiachat a3 If in beginners burnout. This week try breathing exercises a jar of #gratitude where you put what is good in life. Also treat yourself like your ss, aka better!
A4: one change at the school level manage burn-out is understanding the demands and looking for ways to minimize tasks with high requirements and low yields #EdutopiaChat
Thank you everyone. These kinds of chats help me feel supported. This topic specifically is at the core of my deepest personal challenge as an educator and advocate #EdutopiaChat
Thank you so much, my lovely #EdutopiaChat colleagues. I didn't even know how much I needed this discussion until now. Have a wonderful rest of the week!
A5. Surround yourself with loving and caring people. Believe in your ideas and work your providing. Complimenting colleague or receiving compliments from staff or students is great! #edutopiachat
Thank you everyone. These kinds of chats help me feel supported. This topic specifically is at the core of my deepest personal challenge as an educator and advocate #EdutopiaChat
A5 Teaching is my natural high-passion! Doesn't feel like work when you love what you do! Self-care, collaboration with awesome colleagues before-after school-hallway chats and Twitter PLN support my enthusiasm & positiveness & I try to offer same! #EdutopiaChat
RT flyfish29: A5 Ask for it! You'd be surprised when you are open and honest with colleagues and admin what support you might get. But I know that can be scary and a bit risky...but also SO necessary. #EdutopiaChat New posts for #learning#pln#education#edtech#edchat
A5: I get my teaching battery recharged by talking w/ my Ss about books we’re reading for fun. They tell me about what they’re reading, & I do the same. We’ve had some great impromptu book chats, & I always feel recharged after these! Nerding out over📚is the best! #EdutopiaChat
A5 One of the best ways I’ve found to keep teaching sustainable is to go and observe my amazing colleagues in action. Doesn’t happen often enough, but I always come away with new strategies and a reminder how lucky I am to work with such great teachers! 🍎❤️#EdutopiaChat
Q5. As a leader in the building, I’m a part of the support that should help to keep teaching sustainable for our teachers. The demands aren’t decreasing. Therefore, the support has to increase. Leaders take care of their people. Titles can’t blind us to humanity.#Edutopiachat
I find that alarms are great for online work too (especially in the evenings!) It's too easy to sit down to do a quick search for something and suddenly realize that 2 hours have passed!
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A5: Find a teacher tribe. Find the teachers who are always willing to grow and try new things and who make you a better teacher...and surround yourself with those people. #EdutopiaChat
But it is also important to surround yourself with people who are not part of your profession, who help you escape always talking shop, who show you that the world is more than our job, our school, our children. #EdutopiaChat
A5: reading about more than the perfect lesson is huge for me as a student teacher. I’m incredibly appreciative of educators who share lessons that don’t go as planned, completely flop, etc b/c simply reading/sharing the “good” paints an unrealistic picture. #EdutopiaChat
I was just talking about this with @ChristieNold - investing our time & energy in meaningful projects with meaningful community partners <3 #EdutopiaChat
This is so invigorating! For secondary teachers who have staggered planning periods, they can spend lunch in another teacher's room for this (no time lost!). #EdutopiaChat
A5 Building or maintaining a healthy school culture is one of the keys to preventing burnout on a large scale! Try to find a way as an entire staff to address culture issues school-wide to better serve all. #edutopiachat
A4: Allowing teachers to share their classroom successes and gratitudes regularly, and recognizing that educators do so much more than teach. Teaching can feel like a thankless job at times. Feeling heard and appreciated can be extremely motivating for educators #EdutopiaChat
Teachers also need to have it made clear to them by their leaders that it is okay to say no. Sometimes workplace environment and culture are ones that either tacitly or even explicitly do not make “no” a safe answer. #EdutopiaChat
A5: A lot of support is offered from our school district on down to administration, and to me at my school. When that is not enough, I go looking for that support. I'm still learning how to make good SEL change in schools happen quicker. #EdutopiaChat
A3. Take the weekend off (don’t bring work home) and do something you ENJOY! In addition, helping or encouraging another teacher who may also be struggling can motivate you too! #WeAreInItTogether#EdutopiaChat
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Thank you to all of you here tonight at & @Edutopia for having me! Thank you everyone at #EdutopiaChat for all you juggle and all you do in the name of making a difference in kids' lives! Your contributions to education are so valuable!
A2- Teacher Burnout is touchy to approach. Encouragement and coaching can help, if the person is receptive to it. Help them identify key stressors and help them find balanced remedies to stressors. A conference might get their teachspiration going again too. #EdutopiaChat
A5: Make friends, discuss struggles, work towards a better you, a better department, & a better atmosphere. Sometimes co-workers are great; sometimes they're not. The best thing is bring YOUR best to work. That's what you can control. That's what you can change. #EdutopiaChat
A4 Make sure all time is used as effectively as possible. Reflect on whether extra meetings are necessary or if an email would be sufficient. Make all meetings something that energizes Ts. #EdutopiaChat
Thanks all for contributing! My other burnout-fighting strategies are in the book "First Aid for Teacher Burnout: How You Can Find Peace and Success" #EdutopiaChathttps://t.co/leZn40nzS3¬¬¬
Be sure to get to know your colleagues. Some recharge with others; some need alone time. Celebrated he amazing accomplishments of Ss and Ts #EdutopiaChat
Thank you for this honest discussion. I was a bit hesitant when I first saw the topic but was (yet again) energized by my peers’ insight from around the globe. It definitely brightened my day. #EdutopiaChat
Q5 In a yearly school board retreat we shared the stress the school community felt for previous 3 years. We asked for permission to lessen our plates & refocus on the most important things. So fewer goals were set and more focus on wellness for all was achieved. #EdutopiaChat
A3 Here's a tip sheet we share with Ts when addressing self-care. It's so important for us to take care our ourselves. It's similar to the airplane analogy. We need the put on the oxygen mask first before we help our children. #wellbeing #resilience#selfcare #edutopiachat
A5. I invite guest speakers to my English classes (ie those who use language & composition skills at work). It’s energizing to network and help students envision possibilities for their future. Making the curriculum meaningful is what makes teaching sustainable! #EdutopiaChat
A5 In a yearly school board retreat we shared the stress the school community felt for previous 3 years. We asked for permission to lessen our plates & refocus on the most important things. So fewer goals were set and more focus on wellness for all was achieved. #EdutopiaChat
A5 sometimes I recruit my students to support me in keeping my teaching sustainable by adjusting their expectations, esp around how long it takes to grade things. Sharing w/ them that I spend 30 minutes to give feedback on their paper (x50) is usually an aha moment #edutopiachat
