Establishing Effective Routines for Teachers

The video by Michelle Emerson focuses on the importance of routines for teachers to enhance productivity and efficiency. It outlines ten essential routines, including morning, end of day, lesson planning, grading, paper flow, after work, weekend, weekly tasks, monthly tasks, and organizing/cleaning routines. Each routine is designed to help teachers manage their time better, reduce mental fatigue, and achieve personal and professional goals.

What is one of the main reasons teachers should establish routines?

• To avoid setting goals

• To make their day more unpredictable

• To decrease mental fatigue

• To increase the number of decisions they make

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of having routines?

• Decreasing the need for willpower

• Increasing mental fatigue

• Sticking to new habits through repetition

• Building momentum

What should a teacher's morning routine include to get their mind ready?

• Reviewing the calendar

• Taking attendance

• Submitting a lunch count

• Clearing the desk

Which task is part of an end-of-the-day routine?

• Making copies

• Creating slides for lessons

• Taking students out to dismissal

• Reviewing the calendar

What is the first category in a lesson planning routine?

• Planning

• Organizing

• Prepping physical materials

• Prepping digital materials

Which task is included in a grading routine?

• Creating a scope and sequence

• Marking assignments

• Setting dates for lessons

• Gathering manipulatives

What is the purpose of a paper flow routine?

• To create lesson plans

• To process papers in a timely manner

• To prepare for the next day

• To manage digital files

What should an after-work routine help establish?

• A new seating chart

• A new grading system

• A new lesson plan

• A boundary between work life and personal life

Which task might be included in a weekend routine?

• Marking assignments

• Going grocery shopping

• Taking attendance

• Submitting a lunch count

What is a monthly task routine likely to include?

• Restocking student supplies

• Creating slides for lessons

• Taking attendance

• Submitting a lunch count