Confessions of a PYP Teacher

Author: Lu Gerlach

This podcast is for any teacher who is seeking for ways to enrich the learning in their classroom without breaking the bank. We will explore the simple steps on how to turn the traditional learning experience into one founded on practices of the PYP in 10 to 20 minute episodes. The PYP is part of the International Baccalaureate program, which focuses on developing the whole child by allowing students to create their own meaning from learning. If youre not a PYP teacher, dont worry. Well be sharing ideas that can be applied to your learning setting, because good practice can be used anywhere. https://thinkchat2020.weebly.com/podcast
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C162: Learner Burnout
Episode 162
Saturday, 24 January, 2026

Send us a textWelcome back to Confessions of a PYP Teacher and the eleventh episode in our well-being series.I have been curious about learner burnout as I watch my five-year old niece. She is a neurodivergent thinker who has ADHD, but also struggles with speech delay. For most of her life, she has been unable to articulate herself and her needs. I have personally witnessed her frustration to be understood. I was reminded of these issues related to learner burnout as I returned to the classroom three weeks ago. My school needed an additional teacher for new learners enrolling into the school in the middle of the year. I was fortunate to lead this class, but I was reminded of the potential burnout of neurodivergent thinkers and myself. I went on a hunt to determine the primary causes and found the cycle of neurodivergent burnout by New Glade Counseling based in the UK. They state that five major causes can create learner burnout in our schools, which I think applies to all learners who are struggling to keep up. Listen to this episode to find out more!Thanks for listening! Please find us on LinkedIn @lugerlach, Instagram @thinkchat2020, Threads @thinkchat2020, and Bluesky @thinkchat2020.bsky.social.Join our Confessions of a PYP Teacher Facebook Group! Let's have some fun!