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Grading can be one of the most time-consuming parts of being a teacher. We have to grade things! But what if there were strategies to help us grade more efficiently? Or even be more strategic about what to grade? Get back some time with these tips from Linda on saving time when grading.

00:00 The Importance of Grading 02:50 Strategies for Effective Grading 06:08 Prioritizing Grading Tasks 09:02 Feedback and Correction Techniques 12:51 Using Forms for Efficient Feedback 14:38 Batch Grading for Efficiency 16:28 Maximizing Small Time Slots 17:52 Scheduling Grading Retreats 21:40 Empowering Students to Self-Grade

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If you liked this episode, check out episode 302 Simple Ways to Relieve Decision Fatigue at http://teach4theheart.com/302

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We often hear that we should avoid negative people, and there is some truth in that. How do we balance loving our neighbor and not getting sucked into a spiral of negativity? What does the Bible say about how to treat our neighbors, even the negative ones?

00:00 Navigating Negativity in Teaching 04:40 The Dangers of Negativity 08:27 Engaging with Negative People 11:52 Finding Balance in Relationships 16:00 The Role of Prayer and Guidance 19:29 Practical Strategies for Managing Negativity

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Tim Lane article mentioned: https://www.ccef.org/helping-difficult-people-your-church  

If you liked this episode, check out episode 305: Words for the Weary: Encouraging Prayers to Keep Teachers Connected with Christ at http://teach4theheart.com/305  

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Students can be ready to argue over the big and small things in our classrooms. How should we, as teachers, respond with grace and authority? Listen in as Linda shares how to navigate arguing in your classroom.

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00:00 Understanding Student Arguing 12:19 Processing Arguments Internally 19:51 Practical Strategies for Handling Arguments

If you liked this episode, check out episode 308: How To Love Your Students Through Classroom Management at http://teach4theheart.com/308 

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Have you ever been surprised to hear students say that you are a mean teacher? Are you worried you might actually be mean? Listen in as Linda helps us know if we actually are mean, and how to navigate students' perception of us with grace.

00:00 Introduction to Teaching Challenges 01:29 Assessing Our Behavior: Are We Being Mean? 09:07 Handling Accusations of Meanness 11:01 Building Relationships with Students 15:03 Recap and Resources for Teachers

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Teaching can be overwhelming and frustrating. From burnout, to needing better time management, to circumstances we cannot control, it can be hard to pinpoint exactly what to work on first. Listen in as Linda help us identify our needs and leads us in working on what we need to overcome frustration as teachers.

00:00 Overcoming Overwhelm in Teaching 02:51 Identifying Key Frustrations 06:11 Understanding Control in Challenges 09:05 Finding Solutions and Resources 11:55 Practical Tools for Teachers

Resources Mentioned:

Hope Renewed: Stop feeling defeated & face each day with hope! http://teach4theheart.com/hoperenewed  

Classroom Management 101: http://teach4theheart.com/cm101

Reclaim Your Time: http://teach4theheart.com/reclaim 

If you liked this episode, check out Speaking Truth to Our Souls When Teaching is Tough at https://teach4theheart.com/speak-truth-podcast 

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Do you ever feel exhausted from the endless expectations & emotional toll of teaching? Are you being bombarded by constant negativity that makes it hard to stay positive? Do you feel defeated & maybe even find yourself daydreaming about quitting? Join us as we dive into Scripture-based solutions that reach far beyond "self-care" in this mini version of our upcoming Hope Renewed course!

00:00 Finding Hope in Teaching Challenges 02:52 The Limitations of Self-Care 06:09 Trusting God Amidst Difficult Circumstances 08:59 Knowing, Trusting, and Relying on God--https://www.truthforlife.org/thestory/  14:13 Introducing the Hope Renewed Program 18:00 Practical Steps to Renew Hope

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We are teachers. But our identity is so much more than that. When we tie our worth to doing a good job, or our students doing a good job, it creates problems for us. Listen in as Linda shares how to lean in to our true identity in the Christ from the classroom to the rest of our lives.

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00:00 Finding Identity in Christ

07:18 The Impact of Identity on Teaching

15:46 Practical Steps to Secure Identity

If you liked this episode, check out Episode 327: Helping Students Build Their Identity in Christ at https://teach4theheart.com/327