“If it wasn’t for the fun and money, I really don’t know why I’d bother.” At least that’s what author Terry Pratchett said. He must have spent some time as a teacher! If you agree, you’ll love this edition of The Chariot Report, delivering essential information and insights for tutors and test prep professionals every other Tuesday.
WHY BOTHER STUDYING FOR TESTS?
Did you know botheration is an actual psychological term? You’re welcome. Before you try to work it into your next conversation, learn about the nature of botheration and how effective educators can exploit it to motivate students to study.
WHY BOTHER WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?
Many teachers and tutors imagine that direct client work provides all the ongoing training needed to maintain peak professional performance. How quaint. So many aspects of education, from learning research to innovative tools, have transformed substantially over the last decade and appear to be changing ever faster. Take a deep dive into educational innovation with this EdSurge podcast titled What College Professors Should Know About Learning Science featuring Sanjay Sarma, vice president for open learning at MIT. When he observed that an exam is a proxy for longitudinal effective success, I knew he was speaking our language.
WHY BOTHER WITH DOWN TIME AND SELF-CARE?
While most tutors and test prep professionals I know exhibit a healthy regard for work/life balance, I’d be remiss if I didn’t share Alexis Ohanian’s stance against the perils of hustle porn. As the co-founder of Reddit, Ohanian has done more than his share of hustling. That’s why his warnings against the relentless, unceasing grind should resonate with all entrepreneurs.
WHY BOTHER READING THE CHARIOT REPORT?
No, seriously… why do you read The Chariot Report? More important, what topics interest you most?
WHERE WE ALL FIND OURSELVES SOMETIMES…
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