Oct 28 2024 6 mins 1
In this episode, we’re diving into practical strategies for educators to find more time in their day to support students effectively. From analyzing how you spend your time to planning ahead, this episode is packed with tips to help you maximize your productivity.
We discuss:
Analyze Your Time
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Track everything you do during the school day to get a clear picture of where your time is going. This exercise is eye-opening and helps reveal areas where you can save valuable minutes. For example, something as simple as streamlining student transitions can free up time for planning and prep.
Balance Your Caseload
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Managing a large caseload? We’ll cover strategies to help balance the load by combining levels and grouping students strategically. Additionally, we’ll discuss ways to reduce the frequency of sessions for advanced students, freeing up time to focus on students with greater needs.
Plan Ahead
- Planning ahead can make a huge difference in how smoothly your week goes. From setting a lesson plan a week in advance to scheduling blocks for specific tasks, having a clear plan makes it easier to prioritize and stay focused.
Fight Back Against Procrastination
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Procrastination can derail even the best plans. Learn practical ways to overcome procrastination, like breaking tasks into manageable steps and prioritizing the most important ones first.
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