3 common causes of
Common Cause : Lack of support
Teacher Burnout
Teachers who report high levels of occupational stress often state lack of support as a contributing factor . This can look different depending on the situation . For some – lack of support is completely administrative . Teachers may feel they are constantly having to advocate for their program , defend their approach , and fight for their students . Or , they may feel as if all their hard work and effort goes unacknowledged . For others – lack of support reaches past administrative backing and includes family or colleagues . A toxic culture at work fueled by negative coworkers or a lack of anyone outside of work to share daily struggles or frustrations with can become a catalyst for stress and burnout . When this is coupled with a perceived lack of support from administration , educators can feel utterly alone .
AVOID IT :
If your hard work and dedication to your students and profession aren ’ t being acknowledged or you find yourself at odds with administration you CAN do something . Or , if you feel as if there no one to turn to who can truly understand what you are going through you CAN take action .
Develop your own network of support . Lacking administrative support ? Turn to your colleagues – they understand the pretense of your stress . Together you can build a culture of positivity and acknowledge each other ' s dedication . Don ’ t have a personal connection that understands what you ’ re going through either ? Turn to the internet . You aren ’ t alone . There are educators out there who can relate , who are also reaching out to develop a network of support . In fact , Joy in Teaching ’ s Free and private Facebook groups offers a community of support and you can join by clicking right here .
The important thing is to know that you are not alone .
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