The document discusses avoiding teacher burnout. It defines a language teacher as a person who teaches language using methodology, knowledge of language and materials, and an in-depth understanding of grammar and language history. It notes that EFL teachers often face large class sizes, limited resources, and mixed-ability students. A quiz is provided to help teachers determine if they are at risk of burnout, which can be caused by lack of preparation, autonomy, student behavior issues, or lack of support. Suggestions to prevent burnout include taking proper breaks, relaxing, giving students more autonomy, and trying new activities. Teachers are assigned to read articles and watch videos on related topics and write about any burnout experiences.

1. Formation of
EFL Teachers
USC Postgraduate Specialization in
English Language Teaching 2016A
Avoiding Teacher Burnout

2. “A language
teacher is:
… a person
who teaches
language.”
… Costas Gabrielatos 2002

3. A Language Teacher is:
A person who teaches language.
Person
(personality)
Teach
(methodology,
knowledge & skill)
Language
(knowledge & Use)
 Balanced control and
flexibility
 Neat / organized
 Well-groomed
 Authoritative
 In-depth knowledge
 Uses a variety of
techniques
 Knowledge of
materials
 Implication of theory
 Grammar knowledge
 Language history
 Idioms & expressions
 Ability to discern
levels & needs
… Costas Gabrielatos, 2002

6. Take a free personality test
online at:
http://www.16personaliti
es.com/free-personality-
test
What is your teaching personality?

8. Think about your
strengths as a
Teacher
And what could
you improve?

9. Teachers of EFL Learners
can often be overburdened by:
• Large class sizes
• Limited time
• Insufficient resources
• Mixed ability students
• Students with learning
disabilities
• Behavioral problems
• Administrative demands
• Personal restrictions

13. http://teaching.monster.com/benefits/quizzes/70-
are-you-at-risk-for-burnout
Are you at risk?
Take this Teacher Burnout Quiz

14. •Do you feel run down and drained of physical or
emotional energy?
•Do you find that you are prone to negative thinking
about your job?
•Do you find that you are harder and less sympathetic
with people than perhaps they deserve?
•Do you find yourself getting easily irritated by small
problems, or by your co-workers and team?

15. •Do you feel misunderstood or unappreciated by
your co-workers?
•Do you feel that you have no one to talk to?
•Do you feel under an unpleasant level of
pressure to succeed?
•Do you feel that you are not getting what you
want out of your job?

16. •Do you feel that you are in the wrong
organization or the wrong profession?
•Are you becoming frustrated with parts of your
job?
•Do you feel that organizational politics or
bureaucracy frustrate your ability to do a good
job?

17. Factors most likely to lead to teacher burnout:
*Lack of adequate preparation
(Teachers who feel a sense of accomplishment
don't burnout.)
*Lack of autonomy
*Difficult student behavior
*Lack of support and interpersonal conflict
*Boredom

18. Eat Proper Meals Regularly

19. Take Time to Relax
and Rejuvenate

20. Give Learners More Autonomy

21. Try new and different
activities whenever
possible

22. Assignment
Read the articles and view
the videos on the list.
Write an essay about related issues at
the school where you teach and if you
or a colleague have ever experienced
any Burn Out symptoms.
Send in your your work by Thursday.

23. “Teacher Burnout — What to Do About It …”
http://counsellingresource.com/features/2010/12/15/teacher-
burnout-what-to-do-about-it-when-theres-no-time-to-do-
anything-about-it/
Teacher Burn Out
Assignment Reading/Viewing List
“Avoid Teacher Burnout - 5 Quick & Easy Tips”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efbYBdB37-g
“Good Teachers Don't Quit: 5 Ways to Avoid Teacher Burnout”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap_LKQzVeR8
“Teaching Methods for Inspiring the Students of the Future”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCFg9bcW7Bk

24. Any Questions?
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5 Techniques to Speak Any Language
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WLHr1_EVtQ
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TXEZ4tP06c