Overcoming Teacher Burnout
For many teachers, the start of a new school year fills them with hope and optimism. And it should. Teaching is challenging but also rewarding. Working with young people is invigorating and inspiring. The possibilities for what you can share each day make you smile. Teacher burnout is a very real concern that affects teachers across the board. In our years of teaching and training professional teachers we have developed many strategies to combat the issues of teacher burnout and to help them stay engaged in their profession. This blog from compiled after a few lessons of our primary teacher training Dubai and Sharjah will share those strategies and ideas that you can use to survive in the demanding classroom setting . . . and maybe even thrive! Write your thoughts in a personal journal This step is really important, because it’s the first step in moving past burnout. You need to start putting all of your feelings onto paper; don’t censor yourself or try to be polite or nice abo