Describes parameters of cultural differences among mainstream teachers and students, grounded in attitudes and behavior as well as ethnicity. Determinants of subgroups include social class, age, life experiences, and activity patterns. (SA)

In addition to resulting in emotional and physical illnesses, teacher burnout manifests itself in job turnover and absenteeism, reduced job satisfaction, mental and physical detachment, and reduced performance. Solutions for reducing burnout include job enrichment or redesign, greater rewards for positive performance, teacher conditioning,…