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Tuesday, January 29, 2008
What would I do different?...EVERYTHING !!
Last week was a bit stressful. I had the student who showed me the picture of her stillborn. I really had a hard time getting that student out of my mind. More unfolded regarding that student. My father-in-law had a heart attack and went into kidney failure. With those events, I had a hard time concentrating on my students. Usually I have things planned ahead so my days go smoothly. Not this time! Luckily I felt I knew the subject matter but wished I had more hand outs to give the students as well as interactive activities. I guess I need to make emergency lesson plans for myself and seal them in an envelope labeled "Open in time of personal crisis". So far this week is going better.
You know what, Esther? I LOVE your idea. I think I will do just what you said for myself. Emergency lesson plans for me. And open in Times of Personal Crisis.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea!
That is a wonderful idea! It might help to add in a folder with some inspiring quotes for a personal crisis as well.
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ReplyDeleteFirst, I am sorry to hear about your personal situations last week. That is a lot to deal with in one week's time. I love your idea and I am going to incorporate this idea into NTI. I will give you credit for the idea. Dr. J.
I'm with Connie and Julie. I think you're idea about having an emergency set of lesson plans for yourself is a great idea. There are definitely days when one feels rattled or distracted on the job. This would be a way to help stay focused and ease some of the stress when life comes at your hard.
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