It’s not as complicated as you might think
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We’ve all had those sorts of days: the lesson plan goes to shit, the period gets hijacked by a student’s remark, or the technology just won’t work like it’s supposed to — and you feel defeated because of the precious time you invested in making it great.
You may think I’m strange, but those are the days that separate the great teachers from the not-so-great.
I’m not saying the great teacher is able to pull out an alternate lesson plan, say the just-right thing to get the class back on track, or be such a tech whiz that they easily troubleshoot and correct the issue, allowing the class to continue smoothly. No. That’s just not realistic.
Instead, here’s the one thing you must do, no matter what sort of day it’s been: reflect.