Teach better work less

TEACH BETTERWORK LESS

Karine BoulleSt. Anne’s-Belfield school

To my dogs…

Merci!

Karine

Concussion: symptoms

Brief loss of consciousness after the injury.Memory problems.

Confusion.Drowsiness or feeling sluggish.

Dizziness.Double vision or blurred vision.

Headache.Nausea or vomiting.

Sensitivity to light or noiseBalance problems

Slowed reaction to stimuli

Read on computer/Ipad/any screenCorrect students’work

Create worksheetsStand

Things I could NOT do as a teacher

Think

What do teachers do?Class

Decorate classOrganize roomPrepare classes

Create worksheetsCreate assessments

Make copiesCorrect quizzes/tests

Prepare field tripsPlan for subs

Collaborate with colleaguesPlan trips abroad

Administration

MeetingssssPaper work

Extra duties (lunch, break…)Read emails

Answer emailsWrite reportsProcrastinate

Students

Meet with studentsMeet with parents

Talk to perspective studentsHelp resolve conflicts

Extra help for weak studentsEnrichment for good students

Extras Extras

BathroomEat

Stress out

Socialize

Professional development

Read articlesWatch videos

Go to conferencesTry to catch up with technology

ResearchTrain other teachers

Redo everything because a new research

Extras

Coach/score keeperGamesPlays

Concerts

NOW WHAT?

Decorate your room

Keep decorations away from backpacks

Avoid seasonal themesUse furniture to decorate

Students clean up!

3’

VALUE EACH MINUTE!

3’x 22

Days/month

= 66’

1. Stay organized (labeled folders). SIMPLE = LONG LASTING

Organize your desk

AVOID PEOPLE WITH MESSY ROOMS

Need info from someone who has a messy room? Send them an email!

5’

Reduce prep time

Who is learning? STUDENTS!

What can they do?

Create worksheets: let them research examples from books

Create assessments: guide them to the format you want

Deduct grammar: Provide examples and let them think through the rules

Become teachers: Let them teach others (same grade or younger)

Create review material

Look for new material: texts, articles, videos (use the Flipped classroom concept)

TOOLS

GRAMMAR

Je mange les pommes

Je les mange

Je mange mes pommes

Je les mange

Je vais manger mes pommes

Je vais les manger

Je mes mange

Je les vais manger

VIDEOS 20’

Vocabulary

Use on-line tools with instant feedback (Duolingo)

Reduce grading time

Assess differently 2’/student

Competitions

Self-checking pop-quizzesNo need to correct every paper, it’s ok!

Project picture of written work (focus on 5 mistakes only)

2’x 30 = 60’

LISTE D’ERREURS

1. Use an article2. Genre (masculin ou féminin)3. Singulier/Pluriel4. Orthographe (spelling)5. Wrong word (check the definition in the dictionary)6. Infinitif7. Conjugaison (wrong way of conjugating the verb)8. Présent9. Imparfait10. Passé-composé11. Dr. Mrs. Vanddertrampp12. Verbe réfléchi (reflexive)13. Grammaire (check your grammar rules)

* à + le = au, à + la = à la, à + l’ = à l’, à + les = aux* de + le = du, de + la = de la, de + l’ = de l’, de + les = des* à + city (ex: À Paris...)* en + date (ex: En 1990...)* le + day of the week (ex: Le lundi...)* agreement of adjective (ex: elle est grande)* 2 vowels in a row (je ai = j’ai)* Age: #ans (ex: j’ai 11 ans)

14. de/d’15. à16. dans

Number rubric for grading

Number rubric for grading

Easy for you!Makes them think!Learning momentNO CLASS TIME!

6’x 30 = 180’

TEST GRADE FOR THE GROUP

______/3 The first draft for the travel section was almost complete and turned in on time.______/3 The first draft for the fashion section was almost complete and turned in on time.______/3 The first draft for the quiz was almost complete and turned in on time.______/3 The first draft for the interview was almost complete and turned in on time.______/5 The second draft for the travel section was turned in on time and corrected.______/5 The second draft for the fashion section was turned in on time and corrected.______/5 The second draft for the quiz was turned in on time and corrected.______/5 The second draft for the interview section was turned in on time and corrected.______/6 The third draft for the travel section was turned in on time and well corrected.______/6 The third draft for the fashion section was turned in on time and well corrected.______/6 The third draft for the quiz was turned in on time and well corrected.______/6 The third draft for the interview was turned in on time and well corrected.______/8 The travel section was on time, neat, well written with no grammatical mistakes and included all the requirements.______/8 The fashion section was on time, neat, well written with no grammatical mistakes and included all the requirements.______/8 The quiz section was on time, neat, well written with no grammatical mistakes and included all the requirements.______/8 The interview was on time, neat, well written with no grammatical mistakes and included all the requirements.______/6 The cover was neat and well presented. It included all the requirements.______/6 The magazine was well put together. Each student in the group had acopy of the magazine.

______/100 Total

ALL work has to be turned in on time!

Chasing after students takes time!

Organizing late work takes time!

2’x 3 = 6’

No picking up after students ………………………………………………………….3

Avoid messy people …………………………………………………………………….. 5

Have students create videos/quizzes/worksheets…………………………. 20

Assess differently…………………………………………………………………………. 60

Assignments on time ……………………………………………………………………. 6

Number rubric for grading …………………………………………………………….180

TIME SAVED

________

274

94

1:30 hour +

4:30 hour +

BE LESS USEFUL!

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!

IT’S OK!!!!