Chapter 4How You Teach

“I know my teacher is burnt out when they don't seem happy when in a class and teaching. They don't give us the information that we need and turn to independent work every day. It makes the classroom very tense and uncomfortable.”

—Emmy, Class of 2026

In the previous chapter, we talked about curriculum: what you teach. In this chapter, we focus on instruction: how you teach. Your instructional methods are the strategies, techniques, and practices you use to engage students with the curriculum. We are not promoting any particular instructional models or techniques here. Rather, our focus is on examining the relationship between how you approach your work and the potential for burnout. We believe it's essential to recognize ...

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