Chapter 12-
This was a great chapter and a reminder every teacher needs from time to time (especially this time of year!). The most important thing I took away form this chapter was the portion about thinking. I am constantly thinking about what I am going to do in my classroom, from the supper table to getting ready for work in the morning. I think it is natural of us as teachers to always thinking about what's next and what's the best way to do it. I also found the scheduling portion of this chapter very interesting. Honestly, I stopped and looked over my schedule to see what I could do different and how much time I am "wasting."
I think that reviewing the classroom schedule from time to time is so important for making sure we are maximizing instructional time. If there is too much down time it is so much harder to get the students back on task and focused.
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ReplyDeleteWhat suggestions from this chapter will you use when you are reflecting on your practice? I agree with Routman that we can't make more time in the day, but we can ensure that we are constantly evaluating what we do to ensure it is what students' need the most. Sincerely, Dawn