#Mastery Chat Questions for Thursday, November 5th, 2020
Topic: #BeginBetter
Moderator: Erin Healey (@mrserinhealey)
Questions
(8:00 ET) Intro/Welcome: Good evening! Welcome to the #BeginBetter #MasteryChat! Please introduce yourself and let us know where you’re from and what you teach. Add a gif that best describes the week you’ve had since our last #MasteryChat!
(8:05 ET) Q1 You’ve probably heard this phrase a lot this year: that we ALL feel like new teachers again. Why is that?? What emotions, actions, or circumstances, are making you feel this way? #MasteryChat #BeginBetter
(8:10 ET) Q2 What even is ‘planning’ in 2020? In what ways have you been able to successfully plan out your lessons, weeks, and even long term goals, this school year? #MasteryChat #BeginBetter
(8:20 ET) Q3 Consistent family communication is critical, but can be really intimidating for a new teacher – even in a normal year! How are you connecting with your families this year? Do you have any tips or tricks for a new teacher? #MasteryChat #BeginBetter
(8:30 ET) Q4 Let’s keep talking about connections! It’s especially hard for new teachers to connect with their new colleagues this year… What are you doing to stay connected to your colleagues & edu-family during this pandemic? #MasteryChat #BeginBetter
(8:40 ET) Q5 Juggling work and personal life is usually a challenge for newer teachers, but this year everyone is struggling to find that perfect balance. What are you doing to set boundaries in your work life this year? #MasteryChat #BeginBetter
(8:45 ET) Q6 While finding that work-life balance, what healthy routines have you established in your personal life this year to ensure you are rested and ready for your students everyday? #MasteryChat #BeginBetter
(8:50 ET) Q7 We’ve looked at so many challenge points for new teachers tonight. Thank you for your insight & advice!! Our last question is – what will you do THIS WEEK to support a beginning teacher in your school or district? #MasteryChat #BeginBetter