Program
Special Education M.A.
Number of Pages
52
Year Approved
2023
First Advisor
Strand, Charles
Second Reader
Jan Mrozinski
Abstract
Special education teachers encounter a variety of challenges throughout the academic school year. Burnout among special education teachers has proven to be a complex issue, with many factors playing a role. This thesis explored the primary causes of burnout with special education teachers, as well as some strategies to help cope and deal with burnout with special education teachers. After researching this topic, primary causes for burnout in special education teachers included work environment, interpersonal relationships and workload, role ambiguity and personality traits, and COVID-19. Helpful coping strategies for avoiding burnout included administration support and induction programs, exercise and nutrition, time management and routine, social support and mindfulness, and prayer. As the special education landscape continues to evolve, teachers should proactively find and establish new coping strategies to manage the extensive and complex list of responsibilities that come with serving special education students.
Degree Name
Special Education M.A.
Document Type
Masterʼs thesis
Recommended Citation
Auer, M. L. (2023). Primary Causes of Burnout in Special Education Teachers and Strategies to Help Cope with and Deal with the Challenges of Burnout [Masterʼs thesis, Bethel University]. Spark Repository. https://spark.bethel.edu/etd/1032