According to my paycheck and where I go everyday, yes I am still a teacher. But there have been many times this school year where I have questioned if I really am a good teacher.
I really do enjoy my career choice, but this year has been a very tough year for me. It doesn't feel like I have really taught this year, not like I have wanted or like I expect of myself. I know that I am my harshest critic, but this year I haven't thrown enough energy into the classroom That is my opinion. I ave had so many thins going on outside the classroom I really wonder if I am doing my students justice.
Ok, I know I am not. Now I have fix that, but how? I have been pulled in so many different directions that I don't ever feel like I have the energy to do everything it takes. I want to work smarter, not harder. I want the students to think n a deeper level and not be bored. I want to incorporate more technology in m teaching. I want to teach again. Truly teach.
Today I sat down and thought about lesson planning. My first thought, honestly, was where do I start? I couldn't believe it, but I felt at a total loss as to where to begin. I know, maybe I am feeling overwhelmed. I have been doing a great deal outside the classroom and my mind hasn't been focused just on the class.
I have taught so many different subjects that I have been going through first year teacher issues my entire career. Maybe I am suffering burnout because of it. How do I fix it?
I really do enjoy my career choice, but this year has been a very tough year for me. It doesn't feel like I have really taught this year, not like I have wanted or like I expect of myself. I know that I am my harshest critic, but this year I haven't thrown enough energy into the classroom That is my opinion. I ave had so many thins going on outside the classroom I really wonder if I am doing my students justice.
Ok, I know I am not. Now I have fix that, but how? I have been pulled in so many different directions that I don't ever feel like I have the energy to do everything it takes. I want to work smarter, not harder. I want the students to think n a deeper level and not be bored. I want to incorporate more technology in m teaching. I want to teach again. Truly teach.
Today I sat down and thought about lesson planning. My first thought, honestly, was where do I start? I couldn't believe it, but I felt at a total loss as to where to begin. I know, maybe I am feeling overwhelmed. I have been doing a great deal outside the classroom and my mind hasn't been focused just on the class.
I have taught so many different subjects that I have been going through first year teacher issues my entire career. Maybe I am suffering burnout because of it. How do I fix it?
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