6)Do not eat lunch alone. There is something about taking a break and having conversation with your co-workers that can improve your day (and your digestion). Avoid being antisocial and eating alone or skipping lunch altogether. Socialize and laugh a little!
7)Do NOT be late. Even being five minutes late can add unecessary stress. Wake up a few minutes earlier and make things easier on yourself by getting to school on time.
8)Prepare for each day as if someone was going to observe you. Few things are more stressful for a teacher than being observed without being prepared. Since there is always a chance of someone dropping in for an observation, take the time to prepare every day as if it was going to happen. Even if nobody shows up, at least you will have improved lesson plans.
9)Do not overcomplain. Let's face it, sometimes it feels good to complain a little. But nobody likes the person who complains all of the time about EVERYTHING. Everyone has problems and issues just like you and they usually do not want to hear about yours on a regular basis. Save yourself and your co-workers stress and keep quiet.
10)Be careful about teaching/tutoring too much over the summer. I know that sometimes this is often the best way for making money, and sometimes there is no choice. If you do have a choice though, even if it means making less, then stay away from teaching over the summer break. You will be much more fresh when you return.
DD - I like 7, 9, and 10.
ReplyDeleteglad you liked those Ransom. I am always curious about the thoughts of the college teachers.
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