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NSTA Press^® Extras

Rise and Shine: A Practical Guide for the Beginning Science Teacher

Chapter 6: Your Attitude Matters

Online Appendixes

• Appendix 6.1. Checklist for Burnout Prevention (Word doc)
• Appendix 6.2. Tips for Cutting Down on Time Needed for Student Work Assessment (Word doc)

Recommended Resources

Anderson, M. 2010. Well-balanced teacher: How to work smarter and stay sane inside the classroom and out. Reston, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Gloetzer, T. 2008. Anxiety treatment—5 effective strategies to decrease anxiety. http://ezinearticles.com/?Anxiety-Treatment---5-Effective-Strategies-to-Decrease-Anxiety&id=1198780

National Education Association (NEA). 2010. Mental Health and Wellness. www.neahin.org/health-safety/mental. The National Education Association (NEA) website offers support in several areas, including suggestions for managing stress and anxiety. The site identifies causes and steps to take to overcome the situations.

Rosales, J. 2011. Surviving teacher burnout. NEA Today. National Education Association. http://neatoday.org/2011/06/07/surviving-teacher-burnout

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