The Elephant In The Staffroom Av Chris Eyre

<P></P><I><P>The Elephant in the Staffroom</I> 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! </P><P>Complemented by a host of top tips, the book focuses on five key themes:</P><UL><P><LI>the psychology of the teacher</LI><P></P><P><LI>teacher identity</LI><P></P><P><LI>emotional and physical energy</LI><P></P><P><LI>keeping focused and investing in yourself</LI><P></P><P><LI>colleagues, students and inspection</LI><P></P></UL><P>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 su