| Course Number: | EDX 5710 S08 |
| Instructor: | Eddie Wilkin, Ed.D. |
| Location: | Online |
| Dates and Times: | Jan 12 - Feb 22, 2025. January 13 or 14 - A 2 hour Zoom video meeting at a date/time based on participants' preference. January 12 - February 22 - On your own with weekly, 2 hour Zoom sessions at dates/times decided by the class. |
| Credits: | 3 Graduate Credits |
| Tuition: | $1,195 |
Have you hit-a-wall? Do you feel burned-out as an educator or leader? We have been seeing an unusually high number of teachers and leaders leave the education field in larger number than before. Throughout this course teachers and school leaders can practically apply concepts through continuous reflection to teaching, learning, K-12 leadership, and higher education leadership while effectively identifying personal causes, symptoms, and develop possible strategies to combat burnout. Virtual classes, including the 1st class, will be determined by the majority of the participants in the class via email about 2 weeks before the start of the course.
Audience: Any Educator with an earned bachelor’s degree, Leaders K-12+, Higher Ed Leaders
Course Goals: Throughout this six (6) week course, those enrolled will be introduced to several methods and techniques of building understanding and strategies to combat burnout in the education through personal reflection. Students will be guided through a personal practice of reflective exercises and personalized coaching between instructor and student to foster a deeper understanding of the causes, symptoms, and strategies of educator burnout. Using real-life practices, students will reflect on their current level of burnout and refine what processes and techniques will work best for them through readings, and then develop a plan of action that will include personal tools to combat educator burnout. Facilitation will be through group discussion and personal meetings.
Course Objectives: On completion of the course, the successful student will be able to:
Course Schedule:
Module 1, titled "The Journey", takes place during Week 1. Students will have assigned readings from Harper (2020) and Brown (2021), and will need to complete Week 1 Journal Entries and an Initial Discussion Board Post with responses. There is also an Initial Class Meeting at a time to be determined (TBD).
Module 2 focuses on "Self Understanding" and occurs during Week 2 - 3 . Again, readings from Harper and Brown are assigned, and students will complete Week 2 Journal Entries, a Discussion Post, and participate in a Weekly Class Discussion (TBD). Additionally, a "Reflection Week 3" essay is due.
Module 3 explores "The Places We Go" in Week 4. Students have readings, Week 3 Journal Entries, a Discussion Post, and a Weekly Class Discussion (TBD).
The final module, Module 4, titled "What is Next/Wrap-Up", happens in Week 5 & 6. Students will reflect on the overall journey and complete Week 4 Journal Entries, a Discussion Post, and a final essay: "Plan of Action". There is also a concluding Class Discussion (TBD).
Throughout the course, Initial Discussion Board posts are due on Wednesdays at 11:59 p.m. ET, and responses are due on Saturdays at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Eddie Wilkin, Ed.D.
As a conductor, guest speaker, educator, and pianist, Dr. Eddie Wilkin encourages everyone to find their core being through music and self-discovery. Eddie’s philosophy is built on past experiences at home, in school, and through his recent musical activities. Eddie thoroughly enjoys working with students of all ages in a wide array of disciplines. Eddie is currently the Music Teacher at Nantucket Intermediate School in Nantucket, Massachusetts and course instructor/designer with Castleton's Center for Schools. He is also the Founder of Lighthouse Education and Coaching (providing PD and educational opportunities for the education workforce) and the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Nantucket Community Music Centers’ Community Chorus. Through his enjoyment and craft of leadership, Eddie has received many honors and awards, including but not limited to the GMMDV New Music Educator of the Year (2016), ARSU Teacher of the Year (2017), UVM Teacher of the Year (2017), Grammy Music Educator Semi-Finalist (2018 & 2019), Vermont, Teacher of the Year, Finalist (2018), and GMMDV Music Teacher of the Year (2019).
Brown, B. (2021). Atlas of the heart. New York: Random House.
ISBN: 978-0399592553
Harper, A. (2020). Hacking teacher Burnout. Times 10 Publications.
ISBN: 978-1948212229