It's that time of year and summer is upon us. Days of sleeping in, playing outside, working in the garden, catching up on the numerous things that have fallen to the wayside for our passion, teaching. So the question has been asked... Does the summer make us better teachers? I would say, "Yes!!" in a heartbeat! By this time of year, teachers and students are restless to be out in the sunshine and feeling stress from testing. We have exhausted ourselves trying to be superhuman and rejuvenation is needed. Teachers need that time away from teaching to discover how much they really love what they do. By the time the end of July rolls around, teachers are already back in their classrooms...voluntarily... to prepare for our next group of babies. Teachers need that release of accountablility and stress and then they come back renewed.
What do you guys think?
I totally agree. I feel very exhausted and know that I'll be pumped up again in August ready to start back. We definitely need and deserve summer vacation!
ReplyDeleteAmen! Bring on summer!
ReplyDeleteNo arguments here! Summer vacation is needed by both teachers as well as the students! I think you touched on a valid point - teachers need time away from the stress and accountability attached with education.
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