1、Teacher burnout and student stress may be linked, according to a University of British Columbia study. The study is the first of its kind to examine the connection between teacher burnout and students cortisol levels, which are a biological indicator1 of stress. Researchers collected saliva2 samples
2、 from over 400 elementary school children and tested their cortisol levels. They found that in classrooms in which teachers experienced more burnout, or feelings of emotional exhaustion3, students cortisol levels were elevated. Higher cortisol levels in elementary school children have been linked to
3、 learning difficulties as well as mental health problems. This suggests that stress contagion4 might be taking place in the classroom among students and their teachers, said Eva Oberle, the studys lead author and newly appointed assistant professor with the Human Early Learning Partnership5 (HELP) a
4、t UBCs school of population and public health. It is unknown what came first - elevated cortisol or teacher burnout. We consider the connection between student and teacher stress a cyclical problem in the classroom. Oberle said a stressful classroom climate could be a result of inadequate6 support f
5、or teachers, which may impact teachers ability to effectively manage their students. A poorly managed classroom can contribute to students needs not being met and increasing stress. This could be reflected in elevated cortisol levels in students. Alternatively, stress could originate from students,
6、who may be more challenging to teach because of increases in anxiety, behavioural problems, or special needs. In this scenario7, teachers could feel overwhelmed and report higher levels of burnout. Our study is a reminder8 of the systemic issues facing teachers and educators as classroom sizes incre
7、ase and supports for teachers are cut, said Oberle. It is clear from a number of recent research studies that teaching is one of the most stressful professions, and that teachers need adequate resources and support in their jobs in order to battle burnout and alleviate9 stress in the classroom, said
8、 UBC education professor Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, the studys co-author and director of HELP. If we do not support teachers, we risk the collateral10 damage of students.1indicatorn.指标；指示物，指示者；指示器参考例句： Gold prices are often seen as an indicator of inflation.黃金价格常常被看作是通货膨胀的指标。 His left-hand indicator
9、is flashing.他左手边的转向灯正在闪亮。2salivan.唾液，口水参考例句： He wiped a dribble of saliva from his chin.他擦掉了下巴上的几滴口水。 Saliva dribbled from the babys mouth.唾液从婴儿的嘴里流了出来。3exhaustionn.耗尽枯竭，疲惫，筋疲力尽，竭尽，详尽无遗的论述参考例句： She slept the sleep of exhaustion.她因疲劳而酣睡。 His exhaustion was obvious when he fell asleep standing.他站着睡着了，
10、显然是太累了。4contagionn.(通过接触的疾病)传染；蔓延参考例句： A contagion of fear swept through the crowd.一种恐惧感在人群中迅速蔓延开。 The product contagion effect has numerous implications for marketing managers and retailers.产品传染效应对市场营销管理者和零售商都有很多的启示。5partnershipn.合作关系，伙伴关系参考例句： The company has gone into partnership with Swiss Bank
11、Corporation.这家公司已经和瑞士银行公司建立合作关系。 Martin has taken him into general partnership in his company.马丁已让他成为公司的普通合伙人。6inadequateadj.(for,to)不充足的，不适当的参考例句： The supply is inadequate to meet the demand.供不应求。 She was inadequate to the demands that were made on her.她还无力满足对她提出的各项要求。7scenarion.剧本，脚本；概要参考例句： But t
12、he birth scenario is not completely accurate.然而分娩脚本并非完全准确的。 This is a totally different scenario.这是完全不同的剧本。8remindern.提醒物，纪念品；暗示，提示参考例句： I have had another reminder from the library.我又收到图书馆的催还单。 It always took a final reminder to get her to pay her share of the rent.总是得发给她一份最后催缴通知，她才付应该交的房租。9allevia
13、tev.减轻，缓和，缓解(痛苦等)参考例句： The doctor gave her an injection to alleviate the pain.医生给她注射以减轻疼痛。 Nothing could alleviate his distress.什么都不能减轻他的痛苦。10collateraladj.平行的；旁系的；n.担保品参考例句： Many people use personal assets as collateral for small business loans.很多人把个人财产用作小额商业贷款的抵押品。 Most people here cannot borrow from banks because they lack collateral.由于拿不出东西作为抵押，这里大部分人无法从银行贷款。
