I have come to the conclusion that there is very little teaching in my job, especially when compared to all of the other responsibilities. I just used the word responsibilities, but what I actually wanted to call it was junk. So, I am wondering what percent of my day is spent on tasks not in alignment with my goal of excellence in teaching, but are in alignment with my j-o-b.
THINGS I DID TODAY
1. Read and answered 12 emails.
2. 11:00am-phone interview for new reading position.
3. 11:30 Spoke with student about the summer
4. 11:45 spoke with colleague about the job and the posting for the job
5. Called one reference for the candidate
6. 12:30 Graded 3 Books
7. 1:00 Worked on 4304 Final Exam
8. Answered 3 calls from Kingsville people
9. 2-3:30 gave the exam
10. 3:35 Returned to a student waiting. Talked to her about her MEd project.
11. 4:00 another MEd student chat as per project needs
12. 4:30 Undergraduate came to show me her project because she wasnt in class last week
13. 5:00 Attempt 2 more reference calls to no avail
14. 5:10 Align each rubric with each book and paperclip together. Place in giant tub.
15. 6:00 Head home
16. Cook Rice-a-Roni and chicken while playing outside with the doggies
17. Ate and talked on phone while on the back porch.
18. Walked both doggies.
19. 8:00 Began grading 4330 Implementation Studies
20. 9:00 Began grading blogging activities for 5314
21. 11:00 Completed reading blogs and adding grades
I want to get back to the feeling of elation, fullness, complete that comes after being in FLOW during teaching. It has been a long time since I have felt that my best was shown. I must find a way to balance better.
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