The Elephant in the Staffroom: How to reduce stress and improve teacher wellbeing ISBN-13: 9781138681477

Author: Eyre, Chris

Brand: Routledge

Edition: 1

Number Of Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 9781138681477

Release Date: 16-09-2016

Languages: English

Binding: Hardcover

Part Number: 2 Line drawings, black and white; 9 Tabl

Package Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches

Details: The Elephant in the Staffroom is the survival guide that every busy teacher needs for practical advice on teacher wellbeing. Written in an informal, conversational style, the book is divided into 40 bite-size chunks, covering a range of essential topics from understanding and avoiding burnout, to successful working patterns, and even surviving the school holidays!
Complemented by a host of top tips, the book focuses on five key themes:
the psychology of the teacher
teacher identity
emotional and physical energy
keeping focused and investing in yourself
colleagues, students and inspection
Chapters are designed to be easily dipped in and out of, with each exploring the unique nature of the teaching profession and how to cope with, and conquer, a variety of stress triggers and psychological aspects of teaching – ‘elephants’ in the staffroom – to survive and succeed.
Written by a head of department with over twenty years of classroom experience, this essential guide offers a wealth of practical advice on stress, work-life balance and organisation, and is a must-read for practising teachers.