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Rekindling the flame :

by Brock, Barbara L.

Additional authors: Grady, Marilyn L.

Published by : Corwin press, Inc. (California :) Physical details: xi, 139 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. ISBN:9780803967939.

Subject(s): Teacher -- Job Stress. | Burn out (psychology) -- Prevention | Teacher -- principal relationships

Year: 2004 Item type:

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Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Paro College Library	371.10019 BRO (Browse shelf(Opens below))	E 16260	Available		31011

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This book offers a research-based, practical approach to recognizing, managing, and preventing teacher burnout. It provides a description of the origins and symptoms of burnout and a personality profile of teachers who are most susceptible to burnout. Organizational issues and administrative roles that contribute to burnout are identified, along with suggestions for improvement. There are eight chapters in two parts. Part 1, "The Burnout Syndrome," includes (1) "When the Flame Flickers: Recognizing Burnout," (2) "Flame Extinguishers: Sources of Burnout," and (3) "Smoldering Embers: The Cost of Burnout." Part 2, "Recovery and Prevention," includes (4) "Igniting the Flames: Revitalization Strategies," (5) "Guardian of the Flame: The Principal's Role," (6) "Tending the Flames: Supervision," (7) "Fuel for the Flame: Staff Development as Prevention," and (8) "Stoking the Fire: Improving the Workplace." (Contains 99 references.) (SM).

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