Teaching Maddennes is hosting a great Linky Party for New {School} Year Resolutions.
We all have them, why not share them?
**I completed this post and attempted to publish it 8 times, before Blogger decided to erase the post completely, so this is the shortened version**
1. Stay Ahead of the Game
As a frist year teacher who started a month into the school year, with only one weekend for set up, I always felt that I was just one page ahead of the students. This year I will know much more about the curriculum, what to expect, what the students should know etc.... I hope to feel like I am swimming in the race not just treading water.
2. Document, Document, Document
I previously worked as a concierge/secretary so I tend to transcribe practically every phone call and interaction I have. This is true in my classroom as well, but my short coming is being consistent with my methods of documentation and not losing it! I am also constantly changing my systems so this school year I strive to find one system and stick to it for the ENTIRE year.
3. Snap Those Pictures
I try to take pictures of any *fun* activities and special days, but I fail to capture everyday life in the classroom. This year I want to make sure that I get more of the everyday.
4. Have A Voice
My school is very team-centric. I have gone with the flow thus far with little objection. This year I want to be open to adding my input, even with opposition. I want to take ownership in my school as an extension of myself not just the place I work.
5. Immerse Myself in Professional Literature
I want to be able to validate the decisions I make in my classroom each day. I work at a wonderful school with an amazing team, but often I bring new ideas that are not widely accepted because I am the new kid and some of the ideas I bring are more time consuming than the veteran teachers would like. I want to show the research and reviews that back up the choices I am making each day.
Hope you will link up and share your New {school} Year Resolutions!
2 comments:
Great goals. There is a fine line between being too vocal and not vocal enough. I try to to get it just right, but sometimes it's difficult. Good luck and have a great school year!
So glad you joined the linky party! I'm sure you will feel much more "ahead of the game" this year! Here's to finding your voice - and keeping these resolutions! :)
Amanda
Teaching Maddeness
PS...I'm your newest follower!
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