Every school year can be daunting to say the very least, especially if you are a new teacher. The tasks of setting up a classroom, establishing effective policies, planning a behavior management system and all the never-ending amount of works that have to be done before the students arrive can be very tiring.

Starting a new school year is burdened with challenges, it is also a time of change especially every year we encounter variuos types of students. They come to us with a different dynamic, different personalities and abilities. It is our job as teachers to meet these changes and challenges head- on with confidence and firm resolve.

Here are some tips that may be of great help in coping with challenges and changes:

1. 1.Do an honest evaluation of what worked the previous year and what didn’t, make changes accordingly. Or if you are a new teacher, list the things that you think will be the challenging for you and plan accordingly.
2. 2.Make sure that your classroom layout, procedures and discipline systems are a good fit for teaching style and personality. In other words, don’t set up a rigid behavior system, if by nature you are more laid back and flexible.
3. 3.Organization is the key to alleviating stress!! The more you can be organized in your preparation, the easier it will be to get started.
4. 4.Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Veteran teachers can be above all the resource you’ll ever have.
5. 5.Make a plan for accomplishing tasks. Set goals for yourself and be realistic. Plan to finish one to two tasks from start to finish each day. Plan things so you can see your accomplishments. This is extremely motivating.
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Remember, that the most important thing about facing the challenges and changes of starting a new school year is to have confidence and a positive attitude. Armed with those tools, you will ensure your success and success of your students. Go on! Enjoy your students, enjoy teaching!

 

Reference:

1. 1.Mrs. Priscilla T. Ramos, Master Teacher II. PrimeStar NewsWeekly.

          

           

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By: Alicia F. Tabugan | Teacher III | Bagumbayan Elementary School | Pilar, Bataan