First Year Teacher Burnout by Lisette Thomas https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg en-us 2023-04-03 14:42:30 UTC 2023-04-12 18:00:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png Why We Chose First-Year Teacher Burnout lisettethomas11 https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg/wish/2542357441 As future educators, it is important to address what is possible to occur during our first year: burnout. Unfortunately, this can happen to those that are in an environment that does not put the well-being of educators first, and instead focuses on pushing for more and more from teachers that are just starting off on their teaching journey.]]> 2023-04-03 14:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg/wish/2542357441 How Does First-Year Teacher Burnout Affect K-12? lisettethomas11 https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg/wish/2542358424 As a first-year teacher, students that are entering a new grade are already filled with anxiety and adapting to change. As an educator in K-12, it is our responsibility to ensure there is a smooth transition, yet we also need to transition to the new environment ourselves. If we are frazzled or stressed, students will begin to feel the same way. Students may pursue certain behaviors around you as a teacher, or not want to be in the classroom at all. The clarity of classroom management and expectations can be fogged by less effort due to burnout being overwhelming. 
It is also overwhelming to create new relationships with our collogues and the parents of our students. As first-year teachers, we are often wanting to be liked by everyone and that can be tricky when it comes to parents especially when parents are older than us. ]]> 2023-04-03 14:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg/wish/2542358424 Who Else is Affected or Contributes to Burnout? lisettethomas11 https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg/wish/2542361087 Others that are affected from the burnout of a teacher could include: friends, family, students and even coworkers.
Those that can be contributing to burnout would be administration and higher ups that focus on creating a set of standards that are overbearing and unachievable in a school year (or certain amount of school day).]]> 2023-04-03 14:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg/wish/2542361087 As an Educator, How Can We Combat Burnout? lisettethomas11 https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg/wish/2542367855 In order to combat burnout as a first-year educator, it is important to increase teacher autonomy. This could be providing teachers with a say in what should be included in curriculum and what should be focused on content wise. Educators should also speak to administration about any hardship and have a clear line of communication regarding their thoughts, comments, and concerns.
It is also vital to be aware of yourself and put yourself first as an educator. It is okay to set boundaries and say "no" when you need too. Taking care of yourself is going to help maintain your mental health avoiding burnout. This could include journaling, revisiting your sense of purpose as a teacher, cooking a healthy meal, working out, or having a glass of your favorite adult beverage.]]> 2023-04-03 14:59:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg/wish/2542367855 Who Should We Address First-Year Teacher Burnout To? lisettethomas11 https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg/wish/2543884892 We should be addressing first-year teacher burnout with school administration as well as future educators. It is important that school administration works with their faculty making sure they are doing okay or if they are feeling overwhelmed and in need of some help. It is also important to be addressing this with future educators so that they can go into the field being proactive instead of reactive when they start to feel burntout.]]> 2023-04-04 16:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg/wish/2543884892 What Are Some Resolutions? lisettethomas11 https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg/wish/2543891623 Some resolutions to avoid first-year teacher burnout, would be following some of the ideas previously mentioned with combating burnout. Other resolutions would be advocating for higher salaries, shorter school weeks, built in time during the day exclusively for teachers to prep and lesson plan. Talking to colleagues, administration, and being clear with friends and family can also help resolve this burnout feeling.]]> 2023-04-04 16:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg/wish/2543891623 (Resource) lisettethomas11 https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg/wish/2543979006 2023-04-04 17:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg/wish/2543979006 (Resource) lisettethomas11 https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg/wish/2544109051 2023-04-04 19:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg/wish/2544109051 Signs of Burnout lisettethomas11 https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg/wish/2544111254 - Constant fatigue
- Depression: self-doubt, hopelessness, feeling like you are constantly in survival mode, loss of inspiration/passion
- Withdrawal: taking more days off, avoiding attending events
- Physical Signs: headaches, stomachaches, head cold, hard to breathe]]> 2023-04-04 19:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg/wish/2544111254 (Resource) chwalad https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg/wish/2544125175 2023-04-04 20:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg/wish/2544125175 Teacher Help Books chwalad https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg/wish/2544135374 - The Happy Elementary School Teacher: Self-Care Habits to Avoid Burnout, De-Stress and Take Care of Yourself by Matilda Walsh (she has books for middle and high school educators as well)
- The Burnout Cure: Learning to Love Teaching Again by Chase Mielke
- The Teacher's Guide to Self-Care: Build Resilience, Avoid Burnout, and Bring a Happier and Healthier You to the Classroom by Sarah Forst
- Surviving Teacher Burnout: A Weekly Guide to Build Resilience, Deal with Emotional Exhaustion, and Stay Inspired in the Classroom by Amy L. Eva, PhD
- Don't Just Survive, Thrive: A Teacher's Guide to Fostering Resilience, Preventing Burnout, and Nurturing Your Love for Teaching by SaraJane Herrboldt]]> 2023-04-04 20:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lisettethomas11/b7q5ekxboostw5cg/wish/2544135374