I think the end of the semester is often a time of low morale among teachers because we're so exhausted. Some recent posts to the blog seem to be illustrating this, so it's seems somewhat prophetic that this article, The Soul of a Teacher, was on my email doorstep today. I'm so grateful to be able to share it with all of you. I hope you will find this article comforting and insightful, and I hope you can all recharge your batteries over the holiday break to rediscover what inspires you about your teaching lives. Click here to read this inspiring article.
Warm regards,
jessie
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5. Watch your language. Use politically correct and non-offensive language.
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7. Keep your postings education-oriented. Avoid discussing plans for the weekend, etc.
FINAL BLOG POST - OUR "DAILY TRIPLE" (DUE 12/1).
This week I would like you to use your imagination. You have just won the lottery and will leave your teaching post immediately to travel around the world. As you leave your keys you meet your replacement. You are asked to give this new teacher just ONE piece of advice. What would that be, and why? Enjoy your world expedition!
Blog Post - Week 7
This past week in my own teaching I felt a little disconnected which prompts my question to you, "What was the moment (or moments) when I felt most disconnected or disengaged as a teacher - the moment(s) I said to myself, I'm just going through the motions here?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 6
For the past couple of weeks you have experienced asynchronous online learning (doing modules by yourself). Previously this semester you have experienced synchronous online learning (all together in the Collaborate room). Which do you think is more effective and why do you think that? Which do you like better, and why?
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 5
This week we have what we call "open mic." You can write a post about anything related to your teaching that you would like responses from your classmates.
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 4
Here is this week's question: "What was the event that most took me surprise this week - and event that shook me up, caught me off guard, gave me a jolt, or made me unexpectedly happy?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 3
Please write a post about the following question, "In thinking about my past week teaching what is one thing I would do differently, and why?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 2
Please write a post about the following question, " In thinking about my teaching activities this past week, of what do I feel most proud? Why?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 1
Describe something you used in your program in the first weeks of school that you learned in the summer NTI program. How did it work? Did it get you off to a stronger start than last year?
3 comments:
Thanks for your hard work and flexibility this semester. Enoy your holiday season.
Thanks
JJackson
Thanks for this article, Jessie.
Yes, I think November and December are very hard months for most teachers, but for new teachers in particular.
I know for me, the stress and overwhelming tiredness was/is something of a shock. I'm hoping that as time goes on I will learn how to do things better and pace myself better.
I look at teachers who have been teaching for 30 years and I think "Well....surely if they can do it, I can do it too!" I got into teaching late, so I know I don't have 30 years to give. But I hope I can make it for 10 years. We'll see how I do. Stay tuned..... Ha! Ha!
Thanks for the article! It was just what I needed.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Love, Connie
Thats a great article! Due to the way my work ethic goes (get it done early so you dont have to worry about it) I usually look foward to the end of the semester because I know that I have knocked out everything that will be needed. But dang, this semester, it seems everyone is out to test me. Ive got all I can handle and more on the way.
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