Studies have consistently identified discipline problems, overwhelming paperwork and lack of supportive environments as causes of the stress leading to burnout. The writer offers ideas for improving the support component that have been cited in the literature and suggests there are an infinite number of actions that can be taken to prevent teacher burnout. Bibliography lists 5 sources. A 14 page paper presenting a proposal for researching the question of whether new teachers are as prepared for the classroom as were new teachers of 20 years ago. That new teachers are relatively unprepared for today's classroom is fairly obvious.
Indications point to the inability of old methods to meet the needs of today.
Bibliography lists 11 sources. It opens with a discussion about various learning and education theories including Howard Gardener's Multiple Intelligence theories and Jean Piaget's developed theory of cognitive abilities. It moves into a detailed outline of the assessment tools to be used including descriptions of the tests in each academic area. It closes with the percentage requirements for grade promotion and several suggestions about what to do if there are deficits found. Bibliography lists six sources.