This paper analyzes data from the 2001 survey "BCTF (British Columbia Teachers' Federation) Worklife of Teacher Survey Series, I: Workload and Stress." Surveys were mailed to 1,500 teachers in British Columbia, and 644 teachers responded. Teachers identified and explained the most significant aspect of workload or stress in their…

This study investigated elementary and secondary teachers' morale levels and their perceptions of the morale levels of their colleagues. Between April 1998 and April 1999, participating teachers completed the Teacher Outlook and Perceptions Survey, which contained 47 items reflecting their work experiences and what they see in the future for their…

Discusses the pros and cons of administrators electing to engage in collective negotiations. Presents five changing conditions that administrators should recognize in developing their negotiation strategies and six courses of action that superintendents and boards of education could take to discourage the formation of administrator negotiating…

American high schools are more rigidly scheduled" than their British counterparts, which use the form" system. Author, an English schoolmaster, describes the two systems in detail. (SP)

Address presented at the 1969 Seminar in Albuquerque, New Mexico of the Association of Departments of English (ADE), an affiliate of the Modern Language Association of America (MLA). (DS)

Measured selected health-related effects of association with companion-animals on humans. The sample consisted of predominantly elderly veterans (N=56), who did or did not live with pets, that comprised the census of a home care program. No significant differences were observed. (Author/JAC)

A dozen common sense ways to respond to and counter the teacher burnout syndrome are briefly discussed. Strategies include physical exercise, stress controls, recultivating special relationships, self-expressions, celebrations, enthusiasm maintenance, and professional support. The aticle is designed to help educators maintain a perspective on…

Ideas to help teachers cope with problems involving teaching conditions, student behavior, burnout, and other stressors are presented. Examples are given of how teachers coped with problems without "abandoning" the classroom or teaching responsibilities. (CJ)

While teacher centers vary widely in origin, size, and sophistication, most respond to teachers in four crucial ways: (1) services planned according to teacher needs; (2) staff members from the teaching ranks; (3) meeting place for teachers; and (4) convenient locations. Three actual teacher centers are described. (CJ)

After briefly reviewing theories of organizational stress management, particularly those of Harry Levinson, the author suggests several practical techniques school administrators can use to alleviate teacher job stress. (SJL)

Examines methods of reducing teacher burnout, including strong peer support systems, teacher participation in decisions that directly affect their job performance, flexible scheduling, provision of advancement opportunities, inservice training programs, fair wage scales, and the understanding of school administration. (CT)

Mediocrity is a powerful force. But whatever its cause so far as education is concerned--be it rampant bureaucracy or pressure from teaching peers who feel threatened by excellence--mediocrity can be defeated, if teachers will stand up and refuse to bend to pressures to do less than their best. (Author/SJL)

The author examines some of the negative effects that budget cuts and resulting increases in class size can have on the elementary teacher's ability to provide adequate instruction. (SJL)

Tests alternative theoretical models of environment-individual interaction. Findings point to the importance of person-environment fit in the areas of congregation, impulse control, and segregation in explaining morale. (Author)