This independent study course is designed for educators who feel stressed or defeated at this point in their teaching careers.
The course contains prompts for reflection, activities for finding purpose in education, and hands-on activities that can be used for teachers and their students to help transcend pessimism and find joy and reward in daily teaching experiences.
In this course you will:
- Reflect on your “why” for teaching and beginning this career, and evaluate how it impacts your current life
- Explore accessible psychological research on burnout and how to combat feelings of negativity
- Learn how to overcome difficult teaching encounters and view them as positive experiences
- Analyze your own behaviors and thought processes, reflecting on how your daily mindset impacts your happiness in your career
- Learn tools to break through resentment and anger that may be holding you back from finding joy in teaching
- Engage in mindful life assignments and activities to promote self-awareness and positive thinking
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“This was a great class! It felt relaxing, relevant, and was thought-provoking. I enjoyed the questions that were asked and the fact that my thinking was challenged in new ways. Thank you for this opportunity!”–Andi T., IA
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“I really enjoyed the Breaking Through Teacher Burnout course. I feel that the learning and activities presented are ‘just the right fit’ at ‘just the right time’. The book is easy to ready and the activities transcend to both the personal and professional aspects of well-being.”–Christine T., MI
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“What I liked best about the course was that it forced me to do some serious reflection on myself and what I bring to my career whether it be negative or positive. We all naturally look to something else as the problem rather than looking inwardly. I have taken five other courses at Be a Great Teacher and have been very pleased with the amount of workload and the applicability of the course information. I will be signing up for another one soon as I work towards my Master’s +30.”–Rena S., OH
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“This is the third summer that I have taken one of these courses. I love the freedom to complete the work when I have time. I can do it after my children go to sleep. I always learn something new and have enjoyed the text that came along with this course.”–Sarah B., OH
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“I found the class on “Breaking Through Teacher Burnout” to be relevant and useful. The class was relatable and gave me tools I can use in my classroom to help me become a more focused and less stressed teacher in the future.”–Eric R., OH