ERIC Number: ED668674
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 151
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ISBN: 979-8-5355-9833-8
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A Case Study of Teacher Perceptions of Strategies to Reduce Teacher Burnout
Misty Dawn Wilson
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Northcentral University
Teacher stress and burnout impact a teachers' daily activities, the student's learning, and attrition. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to gain teachers' viewpoints on how teachers can mitigate the stress they feel, what could support them during this process, and what could be done to prevent them from changing their teaching position or leave it entirely. A sample of seven central Pennsylvania teachers was recruited to participate in the study, and data were gathered through initial questionnaires and follow-up Zoom interviews. The transcripts were reviewed and analyzed through the theoretical frameworks of the study, social cognitive theory and organizational commitment theory. Social cognitive theory provided an explanation of several characteristic on-the-job behaviors exhibited when suffering burnout. Organizational commitment theory provided a framework for determining whether the experiences and behaviors of burnout were strong enough to cause a teacher to resign. The data analysis process led to identifying four themes related to Research Question 1 and three themes for Research Question 2. This resulted in the following recommendations: (a) including the suggestions of the participants in teacher training materials so that new teachers can learn from the experiences of teachers, finding a way to separate themselves from their job expectations, (b) encouraging principals and school districts to reflect on practices, ensuring protocol to support the needs of staff, and (c) building the knowledge of Person-job fit into pre-service teaching programs may prevent some teachers from entering a teaching profession if it is recognized that the career may not be rewarding. Additionally, suggestions for further research were suggested: (a) a phenomenological qualitative study to gather teacher perspectives over an extended period and (b) a qualitative case study of principal perspectives regarding the same topic. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Teacher Burnout, Teacher Attitudes, Stress Variables, Teaching Conditions, Faculty Mobility, Social Cognition, Videoconferencing, Faculty Development, School Districts, Phenomenology, Preservice Teacher Education, Beginning Teachers, Experienced Teachers, Principals, Teacher Administrator Relationship, Job Satisfaction, Instructional Materials, Career Choice
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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