Understanding and preventing teacher burnout
Subtitle: a sourcebook of international research and practice
By: edited by Roland Vandenberghe, A. Michael Huberman.
Contributors: Vandenberghe, Roland.; Huberman, A. M.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Cambridge, UK; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 362
Subjects: Teachers -- Job stress.; Burn out (Psychology) -- Prevention.; Teaching -- Psychological aspects.; Stress management.
Description: "A prime objective of this volume is to provide new perspectives and a deeper understanding of the nature, conditions, and consequences of burnout, notably in the teaching profession. To do this, the contributions review the most recent research in the field, describe a "research agenda," and provide an "action agenda" designed to prevent the incidence of burnout in the workplace."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 315-348) and index.