Sunday, August 18, 2013

10 Questions To Help You Become A Better Teacher This School Year, Part 3

3. Where did I waste my time last year?

Good question.

Hallway conversations?  I devoted a generous amount of time to this, but I wouldn't put this as a waste. Often, talking shop in the hallways are some of the best times of my year.

Reading?  I wish.  I didn't nearly do enough of this last year.  And how else does one keep their edge and expertise?

Surfing the net?  Yes.  It's a waste.  But surfing the web for the first 10 minutes of my prep was great to mentally unwind and deflate a bit.  And often, I came across something to use in my class.  But the key here is to limit my time.  Keep it to 10 minutes.  Max.


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