Entrance Slip: Inquiry Topic

 Topic: Establishing Boundaries for Sustainable Teaching Practice

Concept A	Concept B	Concept C
Boundary setting	Sustainable work habits	Self-compassion and acceptance

I’ve always been the type of person to throw myself completely into new endeavours, often giving my full energy and attention to doing things well. While this has helped me grow quickly in many areas, it has also led to a recurring pattern of burnout,  typically within a year of starting something new. As I enter the teaching profession, I’m becoming aware that this same tendency could make it difficult to maintain a healthy balance between my personal life and professional responsibilities. Teaching, by nature, demands deep emotional and intellectual investment, but I want to learn how to sustain that investment over time. This is why I’m drawn to exploring how early-career teachers can set boundaries and develop sustainable routines that allow them to “turn off” work at the end of the day while still feeling effective and fulfilled in the classroom.