45-How to Bounce Back After a Bad Day in the Classroom




James Sturtevant Hacking Engagement show

Summary: Just because I've authored a couple of books and host a podcast on engagement, does not mean that I don't have challenging days in the classroom. Last Friday was one of those days! The first 3 periods went great. My students were animated and participatory. The last 3 periods were miserable. My kids were lethargic and crabby. They were not the least bit impressed with my lesson. I left home on Friday defeated!<br><br>Now...I've been teaching a long time. I've learned what to do when I have a miserable day like Friday. I've had plenty such days in my career. In this episode, I'll tell you about my miserable Friday and about 5 coping mechanisms I employ whenever I have a bad day. The good news is that I bounced back on Monday and thoroughly engaged ALL my classes.<br><br>This episode will help you bounce back too!