Burnout among returning overseas teachers

Much has been written about the challenges faced by teachers in their classroom and school settings, but the issues are particularly significant for teachers who have studied abroad and go back to their home institutions to teach, due to a host of personal as well as organizational and cultural factors. This study involved three experienced returning teachers in order to understand their experiences and strategies for managing burnout, and how the learning informed their practices. The data collection and analysis was carried out in stages. The first was a self-directed review in which participants completed a questionnaire to describe their contexts, actions, and ensuing actions and learning. The next stage involved semi-structured interviews where participants were guided to critically examine their experiences and how they inform their teaching practices. The chapter concludes with a summary of the findings and a discussion of the implications for teaching and learning.