Secondary Science Simplified™

166. How to Use Your Students to Work Smarter Rather Than Harder


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Teachers are always balancing a mountain of responsibilities while trying to create more time for themselves and their families. Finding the perfect work/life balance and mastering time management can feel like a never-ending challenge. But what if the key to working smarter, not harder, is already sitting in your classroom?

In this episode, I’m sharing how to harness the unique strengths and skills of your students to lighten your workload and make your classroom run more efficiently. I’ll walk you through seven specific ways to work smarter, not harder with their help. From encouraging creativity and fostering critical thinking to completing service hours while benefiting the classroom, these strategies empower your students while simplifying your tasks!

➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode166

Resources Mentioned:

  • Teach the Class! Midterm or End of Year Review Project
  • Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.
  • Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.science
  • Send me an email: [email protected]  
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Related Episodes and Blog Posts:

  • Episode 165, How Naming What Matters Most Can Change the Rest of Your School Year
  • Episode 138, Serving Future You - How to Work Smarter, Not Harder
  • Everything You Need to Know About Having a High School T.A. Program
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Secondary Science Simplified™By Rebecca Joyner, High School Science Teacher

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