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TAM2601 Assignment 2 2024
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TAM2601ASSIGNMENT 2 2024
DUE DATE: 8 JULY 2024
, TAM2601 Assessment 2 (50 Marks)
This assessment is an individual written assessment. The primary source is
yourprescribed book and there is therefore no need for referencing the source.
Unless you have used a different source.
Question 1
Read the abstract below and answer the questions that follow:
Self-Management for Teachers
Teachers face stressors from many sources. Too much work and not enough time.
Attending to their students’ needs. Dealing with parents. Pressure to meet academic
standards. The list goes on.
Most teachers have the sense to keep their cool and do what they can to get through
the day while staying professional. There are times when that is difficult. Sometimes
we feel on the verge of totally losing it. But there are strategies teachers can use to
manage stress, triggers, time and feel more in control in the classroom. (By Peyton,
2021)
Critically analyse and discuss the possible coping strategies for
handling stress.
According to Minnaar and De Kock (2003: 54) Tam2601Prescribed book Pg. 9
Assessing the Need for Professional Help vs. Self-Help:
The first crucial step in managing stress is determining whether professional help is
needed or if self-help strategies will suffice. This assessment allows teachers to
understand the severity of their stress and seek appropriate interventions. Teachers
should be encouraged to recognize the signs of excessive stress that may require
professional support, such as chronic anxiety, depression, or burnout.
Maintaining a Positive Self-Image:
According to Joseph (2000: 119-120), keeping a positive self-image is essential in
managing stress. For teachers, this means fostering a mindset that focuses on their
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