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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
Very detailed and thorough explanation of how a teacher can create their own system of organization that is streamlined and efficient. I read David Allen's "Getting Things Done" last year and loved it, but this book is even more impressive in that it takes similar ideas and processes and applies them to the world of teaching.
My one very very small critique would be that it highlights teachers who seem to spend a very very large amount of time at school and are very dedicated to working full blast--this isn't surprising in that the author is partnered with a number of charter school teachers. However, I think on top of reading this book and learning how to manage your paperload and workloads effectively, teachers should also read Jackson's "Never Work Harder Than Your Students" and "Embedded Formative Assessment" by Dylan William as enormously wisely and practical books on streamlining your practice so that you aren't suffering from overwork, a disease that teachers are most often guilty of giving to themselves.
My one very very small critique would be that it highlights teachers who seem to spend a very very large amount of time at school and are very dedicated to working full blast--this isn't surprising in that the author is partnered with a number of charter school teachers. However, I think on top of reading this book and learning how to manage your paperload and workloads effectively, teachers should also read Jackson's "Never Work Harder Than Your Students" and "Embedded Formative Assessment" by Dylan William as enormously wisely and practical books on streamlining your practice so that you aren't suffering from overwork, a disease that teachers are most often guilty of giving to themselves.
If only I had read this book before going into my first year of teaching...
This is an excellent resource to help get yourself together. As an aspiring school administrator, the latter chapters weren't as relevant to me. I already have plenty of systems to keep my desk organized, clean and efficient. It's all of the TO-DOs that I needed to streamline and the first half of this book absolutely puts that into perspective.
It will be wonderful to have all of my things (calendar, to-dos) in one spot that I can carry around very easily throughout my day. This system isn't rocket science but it is game changing. If you're waffling about whether or not to buy this book, do it!
It will be wonderful to have all of my things (calendar, to-dos) in one spot that I can carry around very easily throughout my day. This system isn't rocket science but it is game changing. If you're waffling about whether or not to buy this book, do it!
Last year, I thought, "Oh, I'm a real teacher now. I'm an organized person, so I'll definitely stay organized. " And then reality happened. This book offers a variety of solutions to organizational time-wasters. I have tried out two of the suggestions and have seen a dramatic increase in my productivity.
My first year teaching? Well, it was hell. So far into year 2? Better. I read this book very quickly the weekend before school started. I feel this book changed my life. Not just teaching life, but LIFE. I think of myself as pretty organized, but teaching changed that. To be organized as a teacher takes new skills. This book has those skill laid out in a easy and beautiful way. I loved it, and am sharing with everyone I know!
Ok- so. I have found a lot of good use from The Together Teacher over the years. I still think I learned something from this reading. So-yes. Get this book. I just think that there is a BIGGER conversation around what is expected from teachers that is missing, and, well- it bothers me.
I was fortunate to go to one of her workshops years ago. I took a small break away from the classroom and needed a refresher on organization! Her system is doable!
This book was recommended to me by another teacher and I'm glad I read it. I think that this would be helpful for any teacher whether they are starting out or have been teaching for a few years. The book not only goes into organizing your time, e-mails and paperwork. It also includes organizing your classroom and gives examples of systems that any teacher can have in place to make your life easier.
I thought this was extremely helpful, practical and motivating! Warning: for type A personalities only!
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