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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“I enjoyed that this class offered me a variety of opportunities to practice the strategies I learned from Chase Mielke. After completing this course, I feel refreshed and more prepared to begin a new school year with a more positive outlook.”–Cassie B., IA
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“I loved how this course helped me reflect on my daily habits as a whole and not just as they relate to my teaching. I have a renewed sense of energy and I feel motivated to put new strategies into place when I get back into my classroom.”–Kacey S., IA
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“I appreciate that a course like this was available. After finishing my graduate degree in 2020, I felt burnout coming on, so this was something I was fortunate enough to be able to take. Thank you!”–Christy F., NE
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“Even before COVID and all its challenges came along, I was struggling with a high level of fatigue and exhaustion. And as everyone can testify to, the last couple of years have not helped eased that level of fatigue and exhaustion at all. Dealing with COVID, and the increasingly morally challenging times we’re living in have taken its toll on many, myself included, even though I don’t want to admit it. I came across this course title, “Breaking Through Teacher Burnout”, and realized this would be the perfect course to take right now. I have thoroughly enjoyed this course. It has caused me to stop and reflect on what’s truly important in life. It’s forced me to work through some past hurts and seek forgiveness. I’ve been reminded of my calling and the importance of living it out even when life gets monotonous.”–Michelle B., OR
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“This course was very helpful for me. I enjoyed reading about the life assignments and will adopt some of the assignments in my classroom and personal life.”–San Juanita C., IA
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“I thoroughly enjoyed the book by Chase Mielke- “The Burnout Cure: Learning to Love Teaching Again.” This book gave great, practical strategies that are easy to implement in the classroom. I realized how important a positive mindset is and this book is just what I needed to start the new school year fresh!” –Jourdan L., NE
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“I enjoyed the life assignments in the book. It has been a while since I have taken a college class. This class has definitely reminded me of how to handle negativity and be a positive force in my school.” –Andrae G., NE
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“I thought the book choice was excellent. Mielke’s text was heavily grounded in research while simultaneously being very relatable. His strategies were very useful. All of the reflection involved in this course helped me to get a lot out of it.” –Jamie A., IA
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“I really enjoyed this class. I found the class to be extremely relatable and helpful in the challenges of education. Not only did it apply to my job but also my personal life. I found that the class pointed out great ways to handle stress and mindset.” –Elizabeth L., IA
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“I liked how this course is self paced as well as the practical steps it provides to keep my mindset positive.” –Shelby S., NE