Wow, as the holidays are here I guess it’s time to rest. But I also believe it’s a time for self-polishing. If you have self-evaluated yourself or perhaps your school did a staff appraisal for the ended session, then you know that there are areas you need improvement. Don’t think that you know it all. Nobody does. We all can benefit from a little self-polishing. And now that the students are not in school, I believe you need to spend this period to improve on your craft. Let me give you a few simple things you can do to put yourself in a better teaching position for next session.
Watch Movies. Before you run off to get one of those seasonal movies, you need to realize I am talking about educational movies. Such movies challenge and inspire. Here are a few you can lay your hands on and watch. Gifted hands, Stand and Deliver, Like stars on earth, Mr. Holland's Opus, Coach Carter, and Lean on me. I have watched these movies and I am sure you will learn a lot from them.
Internet. There’s a lot you can learn on the internet. You will be amazed at the array of educational information on YouTube and Google. Just type any area you wish to improve and you will find more than enough information to help you.
Computer Literacy. I hope you are computer literate. If not, this is the time to get adequate expertise. Find a place to learn or someone to teach you the basics. You need to really improve in this area.
Books. I am aware that getting educational books to buy and read may not be as easy but if you are truly desirous you will find. Take a look at your school library for a start. And if you have any of my books for teachers, maybe you have to reread it. I am sure you will find something worthwhile in them.
Videos. If you recorded any of your class sessions, it’s time to watch and re-watch to see what you did well and what went wrong.
