Teacher Burnout In Special Education: The Causes and The Recommended Solutions

2002 ◽  
Vol 86 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecil Fore ◽  
Christopher Martin ◽  
William N. Bender
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Teacher Burnout

Defective Decision Making

2019 ◽  
pp. 234-247
Author(s):  
Unoma B. Comer ◽  
Suki Stone
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Moral Development ◽  
Career Choice ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Teacher Practice ◽  
Teacher Burnout ◽  
Development Theory ◽  
Thought Processes

Teacher burnout as the result of poor career choice and decision making plagues new teachers in the field of education, as well as special education. This chapter introduces theories of moral development and self-efficacy that explain the thought processes of teachers whose expectations in the field do not match the reality of teacher practice. Therefore, their decision making to enter the field contributes to early teacher burnout. Three case studies are described as examples to understand how the psychology of choice determines the factors that result in burnout. The chapter describes how the teachers' decisions relate to the psychology of moral development theory and self-efficacy theory for their career choice. Their behavior and attitude as a teacher relates to their catastrophic choices. The chapter presents suggestions that teachers can implement to make better decisions for their career choice.

Special Education Teacher Burnout: A Synthesis of Research from 1979 to 2013

2014 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 681-711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelson C. Brunsting ◽  
Melissa A. Sreckovic ◽  
Kathleen Lynne Lane
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Teacher Burnout ◽  
Special Education Teacher ◽  
Education Teacher

Defective Decision Making

2022 ◽  
pp. 898-911
Author(s):  
Unoma B. Comer ◽  
Suki Stone
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Moral Development ◽  
Career Choice ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Teacher Practice ◽  
Teacher Burnout ◽  
Development Theory ◽  
Thought Processes

Teacher burnout as the result of poor career choice and decision making plagues new teachers in the field of education, as well as special education. This chapter introduces theories of moral development and self-efficacy that explain the thought processes of teachers whose expectations in the field do not match the reality of teacher practice. Therefore, their decision making to enter the field contributes to early teacher burnout. Three case studies are described as examples to understand how the psychology of choice determines the factors that result in burnout. The chapter describes how the teachers' decisions relate to the psychology of moral development theory and self-efficacy theory for their career choice. Their behavior and attitude as a teacher relates to their catastrophic choices. The chapter presents suggestions that teachers can implement to make better decisions for their career choice.

Mixed-Methods Analysis of Rural Special Educators’ Role Stressors, Behavior Management, and Burnout

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin D. Garwood ◽  
Margaret G. Werts ◽  
Cheryl Varghese ◽  
Leanne Gosey
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Behavior Management ◽  
Teacher Burnout ◽  
Special Education Teacher ◽  
Self Advocacy ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Education Teacher ◽  
High Level ◽  
Survey Responses

The researchers of this study used a mixed-methods approach to understand issues of rural special education teacher burnout. Results of survey responses ( n = 64) and follow-up focus group interviews ( n = 12) from rural special education teachers indicated several factors contributing to stress and burnout. Teachers noted that lack of clarity in their roles, too many facets to the roles, emotional exhaustion, and lack of accomplishment contributed to their perceptions. Good working relationships with colleagues and administrators, building relationships with students, and a high level of self-advocacy were noted as helping to maintain mental health and a work–life balance. Possible steps to alleviate risk factors of rural special education teacher burnout are discussed.

Speech-Language Pathology in the Peace Corps: Necessity and Sustainability

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-18
Author(s):  
Melissa A. Pierce
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Peace Corps ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Communication Disorders ◽  
The United States ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Language Pathology

In countries other than the United States, the study and practice of speech-language pathology is little known or nonexistent. Recognition of professionals in the field is minimal. Speech-language pathologists in countries where speech-language pathology is a widely recognized and respected profession often seek to share their expertise in places where little support is available for individuals with communication disorders. The Peace Corps offers a unique, long-term volunteer opportunity to people with a variety of backgrounds, including speech-language pathologists. Though Peace Corps programs do not specifically focus on speech-language pathology, many are easily adapted to the profession because they support populations of people with disabilities. This article describes how the needs of local children with communication disorders are readily addressed by a Special Education Peace Corps volunteer.

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