Top 5 New School Year Resolutions for Teachers
We all know the stigma that clings to New-Years-Resolutions. Many people only make them to break them. But did you know…
Making new resolutions at the start of a new school year can
motivate you to be more positive. Making resolutions can help you to remain
optimistic and achieve better results in your projects.
If there is one thing that teachers can do it is to persevere.
Making new school year resolutions should be at the top of the list for
teachers. If you are stuck in choosing what your resolutions for this school
year should be, then have a look at our Top 5 teacher resolutions below.
#5 – Create a flexible classroom
A flexible classroom is about more than simply having a variety of different and fun seats in the classroom. One of the benefits of having a flexible classroom is that it allows space to test and optimize the learning for each child or group of children. Focus on creating special areas in your classroom for new learning experiences or even as transition spaces between lessons.
Remember a flexible classroom also allows for deviation if you
see that your learners are not ready for the lesson that you had planned. Adapt
the lesson and utilize the space you have, to develop fun learning for your
learners.
#4 – Build-up your teaching style
Even if you are the most loved teacher at the school, you can always better your teaching style. Make a resolution and motivate yourself to take part in workshops and online courses during the year. Not only will you learn valuable skills, but you will also enrich your teaching in the classroom.
#3 – Get to know your students better
Studies have shown that teachers who know their students better can provide a better learning experience to their students. Knowing your students likes and interests might sound silly, but this can help you to understand their learning style better. This will in turn also help to build-up your teaching style. Students learn better if they feel that their educator shows genuine interest in them and cares about their learning.
#2 – Work on your technology knowledge
In the fast-paced technology changing world that we live in it is always a good idea to learn more about the technology that is available. Keeping up with the trends, so to say, and incorporating some of that technology into your classroom can help to create a better learning experience. Students find lessons more engaging when technology is incorporated, and this leads to a better learning experience.
#1 – Make self-care a priority
You (the teacher) are the most important part of the students learning experience in the classroom. Remember to take care of yourself this year. Take that rest time when you can and pamper yourself often. You work hard to educate the next generation and you also deserve to care for yourself. Teachers often forget that they are more than just a teacher and they are important as a person as well.
These resolutions will definitely help to keep you motivated
during the school year. Jot them down on the front page of your journal or put
a post-it on your board. You can even make a vision board poster and place it
where you can see it every day.
From Klasboks we wish each and every educator a prosperous and
happy school year for 2023.
