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Mrs. Dharashree Padhi Master Trainer (Social Science) D.A.V. Public School, Berhampur
Mrs. Dharashree Padhi Master Trainer (Social Science) D.A.V. Public School, Berhampur
FOR TEACHERS
GENERAL LIFE
CAUSES CAUSES
STRESS
AT
WORK
ACTIVITY
TIME:
5 Minutes
INSTRUCTIONS:
List one thing which stresses you
at your work place.
STRESSORS FOR A TEACHER
Lesson Planning.
Accountability for student performance.
Classroom management and discipline.
Supervisory role.
Extracurricular activity conducting and
monitoring.
Taking work home.
Difficult students.
Difficult classes.
STRESSORS FOR A TEACHER
(Contd..)
Lack of administrative support.
Pressure from parents.
Teachers evaluation.
Ongoing learning.
Job uncertainty.
Integration of intelligence and technology.
Change in curriculum.
Change in education policy.
TELL-TALE SIGNS OF STRESS
PHYSICAL
Headaches, Stomachache, Ulcer,
Decreased immune system, Increased
risk of heart disease etc.
EMOTIONAL / MENTAL
Difficulty with concentration, Memory
and Inappropriate expression of
emotion, Lowered self esteem,
Depression, Anger etc.
ACTIVITY
TIME:
10 Minutes
SELFSTRESS ASSESSMENT
TIPS TO REDUCE STRESS
Learn to plan.
Recognize and accept limits.
Talk out your problems.
Avoid unnecessary teachers competition.
Learn to play a sport.
Decide to be positive.
Love yourself more than anybody else.
Exercise.
Change your surrounding.
S Stand back: Remove yourself from the stressful
situation
T Take a deep breath: Count to 5 and think about
the choice that’s best for you
R Relax: Do something that relaxes you
E Exercise: Get that stressful energy out in a way
that works for you
S Sleep: Take a nap or just rest up for a while
S Speak: Talk to someone about it and share your
emotions