To be honest I am having a difficult time really pinpointing
my direction with regards to a particular topic. I am very interested in looking into the
turnover rate and effects of burnout within the early care and education field. Over the years I have seen many great
teachers leave the profession for a variety of reasons but typically it is
linked to pay, lack of respect from outsiders and burnout. I have also taken several mini-classes on
burn out over the years but an hour and a half seminar doesn’t do much more
than remind us to take care of ourselves.
There are just some problems a bubble bath can’t fix.
I guess my interest has been piqued because we (my family) are quickly approaching a cross roads in our lives. My husband will complete is master's in teaching this spring and we will be faced with acquiring a new job for him and the possibility of relocating. Is this new start an opportunity to take some time for myself and just focus on school and the boys or do I still have the passion to continue in the classroom after 15 years?
While I have a pretty good idea why people
leave the profession it would be interesting to learn how those who stay in the
classroom for years deal with the possibility of burn out. What do they do to keep the job fresh,
uplifting, and fun during the difficult times?
So far my research has given me only a few statistics but I am still looking
into it. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Talk about burnout. I know what it feels like and it can make you rethink your profession sometimes. Lack of pay is one thing but then the extreme standards that are being placed on teachers to teach this and that. I also want to say that paper work is on the top of my list. Working with a Headstart program we are required to submit paper work on this and that until it gets to the point where you feel you are more of a secretary than a teacher. I am looking forward to reading what you find out on this topic and I wish you the best of luck.
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