C162: Learner Burnout

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Confessions of a PYP Teacher and the eleventh episode in our well-being series.I have been curious about learner burnout as I watch my five-year old niece.  She is a neurodivergent thinker who has ADHD, but also struggles with speech delay. For most of her life, she has been unable to articulate herself and her needs.  I have personally witnessed her frustration to be understood.  I was reminded of these issues related to learner burnout as I returned to the classroom three weeks ago.  My school needed an additional teacher for new learners enrolling into the school in the middle of the year.  I was fortunate to lead this class, but I was reminded of the potential burnout of neurodivergent thinkers and myself. I went on a hunt to determine the primary causes and found the cycle of neurodivergent burnout by New Glade Counseling based in the UK.  They state that five major causes can create learner burnout in our schools, which I think applies to all learners who are struggling to keep up. Listen to this episode to find out more!Thanks for listening!  Please join the epic learning journey at lugerlach.comJoin our Confessions of a PYP Teacher Facebook Group!  Let's have some fun!