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McPherson, R. Bruce – Education, 1983
Intends to turn attention away from the contemporary focus on teacher failure/burnout and back toward the traditional source of teacher success: teacher dignity. Contends that teachers can still build a context of dignity for their work. Defines teacher dignity as the capacity to induce student learning; confidence; and authenticity. (Author/MH)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Negative Attitudes
Evers, Will J. G.; Tomic, Welko – 2002
This study examined students' perceptions of teacher burnout in relation to the occurrence of disruptive student behavior and teacher competence to cope with this behavior. It also examined whether three survey instruments could be adapted to enable students to report on their teachers' psychosocial wellbeing. Participants were students in their…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Coping, Discipline, Foreign Countries
Edmonson, Stacey L.; Thompson, David P. – 2001
This paper discusses the outcomes of a meta-analysis that reviewed primary studies from eight major databases to investigate the impact of role ambiguity and conflict in the burnout of special education teachers. Five role constructs were found to be present in the literature on burnout among special educators: role ambiguity, role conflict, role…
Descriptors: Administrators, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Meta Analysis
Bernshausen, Diana; Cunningham, Claude – 2001
Significant attrition, high stress levels, and burnout in education indicate that organizational cultures may not provide adequate support for educator resiliency. Teacher retention in a time of teacher shortages is very important. Resiliency development must become a major goal of preservice programs. Resiliency attributes include competence,…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Coping, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Tang, Tak-On; Yeung, Alexander Seeshing – 1999
This study investigated factors that affected stress, burnout, and job satisfaction among Hong Kong high school teachers. First, the researchers interviewed former Hong Kong teachers to determine possible teacher stress sources. On the basis of their suggested list of stress sources, the researchers created a questionnaire that included items…
Descriptors: Faculty Workload, Foreign Countries, High Schools, Job Satisfaction

Beck, Cynthia L.; Gargiulo, Richard M. – Journal of Educational Research, 1983
When teachers of moderately retarded, mildly retarded, and nonretarded students were asked to assess their own degree of burnout, special education teachers reported fewer and weaker feelings of inadequateness than did regular classroom teachers. Possible reasons for this finding and suggestions for stress reduction are given. (Authors/PP)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Job Satisfaction, Mild Mental Retardation, Moderate Mental Retardation
NJEA Review, 1979
Teacher burnout, which is similar to the old combat fatigue GIs experienced in battle, is a threat to our best teachers, and a problem every classroom teacher eventually will face. Presented are some of the causes of teacher resignation due to burnout, and suggested are means of combatting them. (KC)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Anxiety, Attitude Change, Career Change

Christensen, Jane – English Journal, 1981
Examines the extended metaphor of "burnout" as it applies to the teaching profession. Examines three ancient Celtic invocations for the better tending of fires, which reveal ways that teachers can burn with enthusiasm without burning out from apathy. (RL)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Change Strategies, English Teacher Education, Inservice Teacher Education

Kossack, Sharon W.; Woods, Sandra L. – Action in Teacher Education, 1980
Practical suggestions for diagnosing, preventing, and remediating teacher burnout include changing the school environment, health habits, supportive behavior, time management, and general perspective on teaching and job situations. (JD)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Change Strategies, Coping, Elementary Secondary Education

Hui, Eadaoin, K. P.; Chan, David W. – British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 1996
Sources of stress in Hong Kong teachers were investigated, with specific reference to guidance work as a potential source of stress. A survey of 415 secondary school teachers revealed guidance-related aspects of work constituted a major dimension of stress, with guidance teachers, female teachers, younger teachers and junior teachers perceiving…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Career Guidance, Employment Counselors, High School Students

Arvay, Marla J.; Uhlemann, Max R. – Canadian Journal of Counselling, 1996
Studied demographic characteristics, incidence, and levels of general life stress, burnout, and traumatic stress among a random sample of counselors (N=161). Younger counselors and those with the least amount of experience in trauma appeared more vulnerable to general stress and traumatic stress, respectively. Provides a profile of impaired…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Burnout, Coping, Counselor Attitudes

Abidin, Richard R.; Robinson, Lina L. – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2002
This study explored relative contributions of variables underlying 30 elementary teachers' referral judgments. Best predictors of referral were teachers' judgments about presence of behavioral problems and students' academic competence, while demography, off-task behavior, and teachers' stress failed to contribute significantly. (Contains…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Demography, Disability Identification, Educational Diagnosis
Nicholas, Eugenia M. – Principal, 1989
The best medicine to keep an aging teacher alive is a mix of imaginative staff development programs that challenge and invigorate. The programs should be based on teacher interests, participant feedback, and an atmosphere of support and confidence. (SI)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Aging in Academia, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty

Hewitt, Mary Beth – Reclaiming Children and Youth: Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Problems, 1995
Discusses five variations of staff splitting, a psychological process that starts with seemingly innocent comments that fester in the subconscious of others, leading members of the staff to seek evidence of inconsistencies and individual differences. Provides explicit guidelines and insights about how to turn staff splitting into an opportunity…
Descriptors: Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Dissent, Problem Solving
Stephens, Karen – Child Care Information Exchange, 1995
Discusses ways to help new staff members acclimate and existing staff adjust to new personnel. Explores the role of friendships in staff relationships and suggests 11 strategies for setting the stage for positive employee relationships. (DR)
Descriptors: Collegiality, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Employee Attitudes