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"I wish I'd had this book forty years ago when I first started teaching. Everything But Teaching, with its moving anecdotes, pragmatic examples, and incisive observations, is the teacher's version of the Boy Scout Handbook—the ideal guide for teaching purposely without getting lost or sidetracked. It is perfect for new teacher orientation and veteran teachers."
—Patrick F. Bassett, President
National Association of Independent Schools
"Stephen Valentine knows teaching through and through. Here he packs a huge message into a short space. I urge anyone who cares about schools, students, learning, or teaching to read this gem of a book."
—Edward Hallowell, Consultant
The Hallowell Center
Learn the 7 Imperatives for managing the "other" work of a teacher!!
Every teacher knows that what happens before and after class is as important as what happens during class. This accessible resource gives all teachers indispensable tips for managing professional priorities outside the classroom and saving energy for the most essential part of their work: teaching students.
Real-life vignettes, planning sheets, and other templates, illustrate how to master the multitasking demands of the teaching life, including:
Planning time wisely
Tailoring grading practices to provide clear feedback
Holding productive meetings with students, parents, or colleagues
Keeping and using records effectively
Corresponding with grace, tact, and detail
Processing information and refining procedures
Embracing new professional learning opportunities
Contents
Foreword by Pearl Rock Kane
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction: School Time Versus Classroom Time
1. Imperative 1: Plan Your Time Wisely
Your Calendar
Your Dynamic Calendar
Your Goals and How to Accomplish Them
Now You Can Relax
2. Imperative 2: Tailor Your Grading to Suit the Needs of Your Students
Three Cautionary Tales
A Few Final Words
3. Imperative 3: Hold Great Meetings Founded on Authentic Commitment
Why Meet?
Student Meetings (Part 1)
The Systematic Approach
Student Meetings (Part 2)
Parent Meetings
Meetings Led by Others
Distractions During Meetings
4. Imperative 4: Use Records to Generate Learning Opportunities
The Evergreen System
How to Store and Use Records
When to Purge Records
Record Keeping and Deliberate Choice
5. Imperative 5: Correspond With Grace, Tact, and Detail
The First Principle of Teacher Correspondence: Be Supportive and Graceful
The Second Principle of Teacher Correspondence: Get Specific
Correspond With Colleagues
When to Stop Writing
6. Imperative 6: Process or Perish
What Is Processing?
When and How to Process?
7. Imperative 7: Become a Radical Learner
Learning From Mentors and Collaboration
Learning at Retreats
Learning From Meetings Outside of the School
Learning From New School Responsibilities
Learning by Leading Groups and School Activities
Learning From New Experiences
8. Conclusion: Enjoy Your Balanced Professional Life
References
Index
