Today I'm sharing my plan for the beginning of the school year. My opening mini-unit will be focused on conveying the importance of each student bringing their individuality and voice.

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In this episode, we dive into the importance of personal and professional development. Setting SMARTR goals can be demoralizing - instead I suggest focusing on personal process goals that help teachers become better practitioners in their craft. From establishing morning routines to journaling and reflecting at the end of the day, we explore practical strategies to enhance personal growth and avoid burnout. Join us as we discuss the power of intentional goal setting, maintaining a growth mindset, and incorporating wellness strategies into daily routines to thrive as an English teacher and nurture your passion for education.

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We have so many decisions to make and information to keep track of as teachers. I'm this episode I discuss two systems I have had success with that help organize information and reduce cognitive load....leading to a happier and healthier teacher self.

In this episode I discuss some strategies for how we can implement systems to reduce time spent grading.

Is it possible to only work during contract hours as a high school English teacher? I think it is. In this episode I give you three strategies to shift your mindset around the year with the goal of getting down to working just contract hours. Let's explore in today's episode.

Mentioned in the episode: Free planner...this is really more than a planner. It's a hyperlinked system to organize units, plan lessons and reflect for future years. Get it here: www.englishclassroomarchitect.com/planner.

Find the show notes at www.englishclassroomarchitect.com/podcast/episode6.

In this episode I share my personal journey with ChatGPT. I address concerns surrounded AI-generated content and share strategies for assessing and grading student work in the Age of AI. I explore the potential impact of AI on different industries and offer insights into the increasing importance of student authenticity and creative expression. Tune in for a conversation on how teachers can navigate the integration of AI in their classrooms (or not!) While avoiding burnout.

Show Notes: www.englishclassroomarchitect.com/podcast/episode5

We know that a student's background knowledge is a major contributor to reading comprehension. But could we be doing it all wrong?

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In this episode I'll share some of the advice I received as a new teacher that stuck with me, and what I have changed in my teaching practice since being a new teacher.