Today I was the very teacher that I do not want to be - the unprepared one. It's been a hectic week and I knew that I had planned far enough ahead. Last night, I thought I'm not sure what I am doing tomorrow and went to bed. This morning, my first class had a test so I used that time to try to plan and it still did not happen. I downloaded a powerpoint. Ugh! Was I really just going to do notes? I had planning next. I read over my material and tried to come up with activities to make the material relevant and memorable. I decided on a graphic organizer - they are the new rage at my school. Class began and the activity fell flat. I reviewed material, I walked around the room helping students, and I resorted to notes. I hate that I settled, that I ohoned it in, that I shortchanged my students.
Tomorrow, I have a chance to redo the lesson with another set of students. My own version of the redo I offer my students. What am I planning? I'll let you know soon. Teaching really is harder than you think and if you are unprepared, it shows....
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