Happy New Year to all my readers!!!
It's been such a while I must say and I am so glad to be back.
The change of weather descended on me mercilessly with a chesty cough that had no regards for where I was,who I was with or what time it was. A few of my pupils and I battled with cough for weeks before we vacated yet I am still recuperating from mine.
Enough of that, it's a new year and I wonder what you have cooking up your sleeves. It is true that the teacher's year begins at September but there's always something special about the New Year which begins at January. Can I get a witness?
As for me,I scanned the first term results countless times and took notes on the pupils' performances. You know you do not seem to totally know your pupils' capabilities until after the first examination.I keenly observed and thought of strategies I could use to improve their grades next term.
Firstly, I went into a bookshop and bought various kinds of text books related to the subjects I teach. Having an assortment of books in my subject area would afford me the opportunity to be more versatile in my teaching methods. It is not enough knowing about a topic, I was desperate to gain mastery of all the subjects I teach in such a way that teaching every topic is more effortless and more impactful to the pupils.
Secondly, I drove all the way to a children's bookshop at Iponri, Lagos, to purchase classroom resources to improve on the ambiance of my classroom. There were loads of bulletins and charts to pick from but I decided to be focused. I sought for charts that could help improve the children's vocabulary for both spoken and written English. Fraction, geometry, inspirational charts and many more were purchased as well. I am extremely excited about my purchase.
Thirdly, I have drawn up a success plan which I intend to share with my pupils upon their resumption; it is both academic and behavioural. This plan is supposed to enlighten each child on his/her present standing and help them set realistic goals for themselves next term. I am optimistic that this would have a great impact on their social and work skills which would at the end, have a positive contribution to their grades.
Teacher Idara has just shared her short term goals for her class, have you considered doing same for yours? It is not too late to get a pen and paper to write those notes on your mind or make that move on your mind; you would be happy about it. Let us start the new term strong so we can end it excellently.
Have a great year ahead....
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