James Kiger, M.Ed

“Motivating and encouraging educators to overcome burnout and reclaim their passion for teaching”Educator | Author | Speaker

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Grading YOUR Final Exam

Posted by jameskigerpromotion on May 27, 2011 at 9:34 AM

It's that time of year again, when the cherubs are scurrying about stressing their final exams! Just today our seniors are finalizing whether or not they will be walking down the aisle to recieve their sheepskin or await the dreaded "You are not graduating" call.  Underclassmen are reviewing for the chance to move up a grade or spend time in summer school... Exciting times!

As you reflect on your school year, how would you do on this final exam with only three questions:

1. Did I make a difference any students this year?

2. Did I make a positive difference in my school this year?

3. Did I grow as a person?

4. Did I incorporate principles in my life to help me grow or did i burnout again?

5. Am i excited about my future or dreading teaching anymore?

Our goal as educators is to take our hopes of our Septembers and make them the realities of our Junes. In other words, the renewed optimism of a new year sustaining itself through the dog days of April May and June so that we can go out in a flame not in a fizzle.

Let this summer be a time of recharging, remotivation and re-evaluation. Don't let your final exam determine your grade throughout your school year.

Have a great summer!

 

 

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