As the school year gets underway in Australia, use some of that new energy and make a conscience effort to reflect on your first week of teaching. Here are a few tips to get your started:
1. How much of an effort did I make to get to know my students?
2. What do my students know about me?
3. What did I learn from my students this week?
4. Did I set my classroom rules and have I been clear in communicating them?
5. Did I spent some time getting to know new colleagues?
6. Have I asked for help when I needed it or offered to help a new teacher?
7. What is my plan to communicate with the parents? When do I want to do this?
8. What are some new teaching techniques that I want to try this year?
9. How do I want my students to remember this year?
New and experienced teachers may have different things to reflect on, but for anyone starting in a new role there are a number of practical things everyone should check off to ensure a smooth transition . As the school year continues and things get busy take the time reflect on who you are as a teacher and what are the most important lessons you want your students to learn.
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Great list of things to reflect on. It is easy to get caught up in the stresses of the term and forget to reflect on the finer things
Absolutely! It is far too easy for teachers to forget all the things they are doing right when they are caught up in the day to day.