8.4 (8S3B): Perform duties in a manner that demonstrates the ability to separate personal issues from one’s employment responsibilities.

Facilitator Supplement

Worksheets in this Unit

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Facilitated Activity

Activities included in this section are only those activities that will be led by the facilitator. Other activities can be found in the lessons.

Burnout Test

Have the paraprofessionals in your learning group complete one of the suggested "Burnout Tests" in Lesson 4. Facilitate a discussion around the results. Use the suggestions in Lesson 5, or generate additional suggestion from the learning group, on ways to alleviate the stress. Have each participant make a plan, based on their individual needs, to work towards reducing the stress, and improving their satisfaction with their work situation.

Discussion Ideas

The following articles may provide a good starting point for discussions within your learning group.

Fourteen Tips to Help Special Educators Deal with Stress.

http://www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed308657.html

Coping with Stress in the Special Education Classroom: Can Individual Teachers More Effectively Manage Stress?

http://www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed414659.html

Career Development through Self-Renewal.

http://www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed358378.html

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