In a massive school, "winging it" leads to burnout. Implementing small, sustainable systems is the key to protecting your personal time.
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: Many teachers struggle because work "intrudes" into home life. In a massive school, "winging it" leads to burnout
: Prioritize yourself so you can effectively prioritize students. This includes non-negotiable interests outside of education, like regular exercise or hobbies that have nothing to do with the classroom. 2. Entertainment: Building Community on a Large Scale : Prioritize yourself so you can effectively prioritize
The biggest perk of a large school is the sheer variety of people you work with. Use this to your advantage to create a social "micro-climate".
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: Turn off email notifications after 5:00 PM and schedule specific "grading sprints" rather than juggling tasks all evening.