Post by Coach Campbell on Nov 16, 2010 18:22:45 GMT
Time Management
The bell Rings.... No, it's not the beginning of class period nor is it the dreaded crocodile coming to get Captain Cook. It's time moving on. Most people often report their inability to manage their time is the biggest problem they face. Time management is a skill few people master, but it is one most people need.
We all have many demands on our time: friends, relationships, families, movies, lesson plans and on and on. How can we best come to grips with time management? Most time management experts say that one of the first things people need to do to manage their time is to determine how they spend their time now. A tool for doing this is called a "Time Audit". Put in writing how you spend your time then audit to see how you spend your daily time. Once you have completed a time audit you can begin to change the way you manage yourself in relation to time.
Did you catch that? Time really can't be managed. You can't slow it down or speed it up or manufacture it. It just IS. Time Management Is Managing Yourself.
Time Management
1. Time management strengthens a teacher's own organizational skills.
a. Understand your lesson plan
b. Understand the different time elements of class structure.
2. Time management creates a better focus on important priorities.
3. Spend less time on none productive activities; Time management helps prioritize what's really important.
4. Time management reduces stress.
a. No what you're next step will be.
5. Creates significant personal balance between work and personal life.
6. Helps gain greater control over your career path.
7. Accelerates your career progression.
8. Makes for a more accurate goal selections and implementation.
9. Creates a more valuable "you" within your organization.
10. Achieve more consistent success.
11. Realize better career clarity.
12. Improves your job satisfaction.
13. Leverage your results through resources in your control.
The Assertive Teacher and Time Management
What Is Assertiveness?
Assertion means standing up for what you want. Stating your needs clearly. It means expressing opposition. It means confrontation and it takes courage. Some find it harder than others because of their natural easy-going style and therefore more practice is required. However, the aim should not be just to gain a win. The aim should be to solve a problem and get the best result. Assertion should not be synonymous with aggression because aggressive people adopt a I Win — You Lose" mentality to achieve their objectives. (When dealing with parents and their kids it must be a win, win situation)
Assertiveness does not come naturally to all because we have all learned passive behaviors to stave off confrontational situations. However these behaviors can be unlearned and assertive behavior used to produce results that benefit both the teacher and student. (Communication is key for today's teacher)
How To Be Assertive
1. Learn how to recognize assertive behavior and its positive results in the classroom.
2. Developing assertive body language.
3. Developing confidence and self-esteem.
4. Developing an assertive vocal image.
5. Giving feedback, criticism and praise.
6. Understanding and asserting your rights.
7. Challenging and changing negative and destructive internal dialogue.
8. Accessing external resources and self-help strategies.
9. Recognize assertive, aggressive, and passive behaviors in yourself and others.
10. Reacting to and managing aggressive and passive behaviors in others.
11. Practice assertive behavior.
12. Individual rights and responsibilities.
13. Taking the first steps in becoming assertive.
14. How to say "no" with confidence and without feeling guilty.
15. Standing up for yourself and stating your point of view confidently.
16. Understanding the link between stress and assertiveness.
17. Handling conflict and aggressive behavior.
18. Negotiating assertively with colleagues.
The bell Rings.... No, it's not the beginning of class period nor is it the dreaded crocodile coming to get Captain Cook. It's time moving on. Most people often report their inability to manage their time is the biggest problem they face. Time management is a skill few people master, but it is one most people need.
We all have many demands on our time: friends, relationships, families, movies, lesson plans and on and on. How can we best come to grips with time management? Most time management experts say that one of the first things people need to do to manage their time is to determine how they spend their time now. A tool for doing this is called a "Time Audit". Put in writing how you spend your time then audit to see how you spend your daily time. Once you have completed a time audit you can begin to change the way you manage yourself in relation to time.
Did you catch that? Time really can't be managed. You can't slow it down or speed it up or manufacture it. It just IS. Time Management Is Managing Yourself.
Time Management
1. Time management strengthens a teacher's own organizational skills.
a. Understand your lesson plan
b. Understand the different time elements of class structure.
2. Time management creates a better focus on important priorities.
3. Spend less time on none productive activities; Time management helps prioritize what's really important.
4. Time management reduces stress.
a. No what you're next step will be.
5. Creates significant personal balance between work and personal life.
6. Helps gain greater control over your career path.
7. Accelerates your career progression.
8. Makes for a more accurate goal selections and implementation.
9. Creates a more valuable "you" within your organization.
10. Achieve more consistent success.
11. Realize better career clarity.
12. Improves your job satisfaction.
13. Leverage your results through resources in your control.
The Assertive Teacher and Time Management
What Is Assertiveness?
Assertion means standing up for what you want. Stating your needs clearly. It means expressing opposition. It means confrontation and it takes courage. Some find it harder than others because of their natural easy-going style and therefore more practice is required. However, the aim should not be just to gain a win. The aim should be to solve a problem and get the best result. Assertion should not be synonymous with aggression because aggressive people adopt a I Win — You Lose" mentality to achieve their objectives. (When dealing with parents and their kids it must be a win, win situation)
Assertiveness does not come naturally to all because we have all learned passive behaviors to stave off confrontational situations. However these behaviors can be unlearned and assertive behavior used to produce results that benefit both the teacher and student. (Communication is key for today's teacher)
How To Be Assertive
1. Learn how to recognize assertive behavior and its positive results in the classroom.
2. Developing assertive body language.
3. Developing confidence and self-esteem.
4. Developing an assertive vocal image.
5. Giving feedback, criticism and praise.
6. Understanding and asserting your rights.
7. Challenging and changing negative and destructive internal dialogue.
8. Accessing external resources and self-help strategies.
9. Recognize assertive, aggressive, and passive behaviors in yourself and others.
10. Reacting to and managing aggressive and passive behaviors in others.
11. Practice assertive behavior.
12. Individual rights and responsibilities.
13. Taking the first steps in becoming assertive.
14. How to say "no" with confidence and without feeling guilty.
15. Standing up for yourself and stating your point of view confidently.
16. Understanding the link between stress and assertiveness.
17. Handling conflict and aggressive behavior.
18. Negotiating assertively with colleagues.