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The Teacher's Reflective Calendar and Planning Journal
Motivation, Inspiration, and Affirmation
- Mary Zabolio McGrath - Reflections Resources, Ltd., Burnsville, MN
- Beverley Holden Johns
June 2006 | 120 pages | Corwin
This 53-week planning calendar offers teachers the gift of reflection every day. With daily and monthly professional tips and year-round motivators from veteran educators Mary Z. McGrath and Bev Johns, every teacher will find this calendar-journal an invaluable addition to briefcase, backpack, or bookbag.
With room to record lesson planning reminders, goals, reflections, memos to self, and others, teachers will find this calendar to be an ideal planning tool or an ideal gift for friends, colleagues, or mentees.
Preface
About the Authors
August: Realizing Your Purpose and Commitment to Education
September: Getting to Know Your Students
October: Establishing Positive Working Relationships with Other Staff Members
November: Establishing a Positive Rapport with Parents
December: Setting Students Up for Academic and Behavioral Success
January: Preparing Students for Test-Taking
February: Refreshing Your Collection of Classroom Organizational Tips
March: Maintaining Motivation, Energy, and Enthusiasm for You and Your Students
April: Renewing Your Spirit—Taking Care of You
May: Reviewing Your Legacy to Students, Family and Staff
June: Enriching Your Personal and Family Life
July: Benefiting from Professional Development
"This guide is a positive professional lifeline for us. It encourages teachers to take time to reflect while providing the affirmation to get up and go to the classroom for another day."
Retired Teacher
"This resource provides relevant, practical, and valuable career and life-sustaining activities. The process and strategies in this reflective journal are invaluable."
Central Michigan University
"Great for new teachers and veterans alike. I would highly recommend it to enhance a mentoring program."
Peoria Public Schools, IL
"Let me say that, having not seen it before, I love it!"
Metro East Georgia Learning Resources System, Atlanta, GA