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Multi-Classroom Leadership

Time and Stress Management

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Everyone On Your Feet!


• Feel free to move to an empty space in the room if needed

• Please stay with your team/table


1. Keep the ball moving from person to person2. Don’t let the ball hit the floor

Your Tasks



• Please Share:– What were you thinking?– How did it feel?– How did you react?– Why is this relevant?

Reflections

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• Prioritize tasks using the Eisenhower Box

• Review other methods for improving time management

• Share strategies for stress management


Learning Objectives

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Big Rocks!

Source - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmV0gXpXwDU&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmV0gXpXwDU&feature=youtu.be


• Can anyone relate to this?• How does this apply to your new role as an Multi-

Classroom Leader?• What will you do about it?

Reflections



What do you know about him?

Dwight D. Eisenhower



Time Management Matrix(aka “Eisenhower Box”)

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DO NOW PLAN IT

DELEGATE IT DROP IT


Source: Covey, Stephen (2004). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. New York: Free Press.


• Lack of time on your part and the matter is urgent, but not important

• Not my strength• Development opportunity for someone else

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Why Delegate?



• Which quadrant of the Eisenhower Box would these items go?1) A student’s parent has called to say that their child is being bullied in your classroom2) The superintendent is coming with a guest to observe your classroom in a few weeks and wants a copy of your lesson plans and materials in advance3) You have been asked by your principal to participate in a school-wide assembly tomorrow4) You lead weekly data meetings for your team5) You have been asked to help plan a schoolwide fundraiser6) Colleague asks for ideas for a co-worker’s baby shower

Application



• What are some of the noninstructional activities that require your attention on a “typical” school day?

• Thinking about the Eisenhower Box, which quadrants would these activities fit in?

• How can you deal with these tasks so you can manage your time better and be more productive?

Application



• Reflecting on your schedule– What else do you need to add to it?– What will be your “big rocks” this year?– How will you ensure the “big rocks” are prioritized?– Who can help you and how?

MCL Schedule



• Audit how you spend your time.• Refrain from multitasking.• Manage your schedule.• Schedule time for interruptions.• Track your to-do list.• Say no.• Delegate.• Don’t procrastinate.• Take breaks.

Time Management Tips


Source: Adapted from Pavey, Sarah. 10 Common Time Management Mistakes. Retrieved from http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/time-management-mistakes.htm

http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/time-management-mistakes.htm



• How can you use some of these tools and tips to help manage your time better?

Application



Do You Ever Feel Stressed?



Time StressAnticipatory StressSituational StressEncounter Stress

Albrecht’s Four Stress Categories

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Source: Albrecht, Karl (1979). Stress and the Manager. New York: Simon & Schuster.



• Prioritize• Take Action• Exploit Productivity• Stay in Control

Tackling Time Stress


Source: Smith, Caroline. Albrecht’s Four Types of Stress. Retrieved from http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/albrecht-stress.htm

http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/albrecht-stress.htm


• See Yourself Succeeding• Practice Your Routine• Cover All the Bases

Managing Anticipatory Stress





• Stay Calm and Collected• Know Your Weaknesses• Expect the Unexpected• Practice Conflict Resolution

Coping with Situational Stress





• Be Understanding• Recognize Signals• Take a Break

Diminishing Encounter Stress





• What are some of the challenges you face at school?• Which stress category do they fall into?• What can you do to mitigate the stress?

Scenarios



Take a Deep Breath



• Smith, Caroline. Albrecht’s Four Types of Stress. Retrieved from http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/albrecht-stress.htm

• Covey, Stephen (2004). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. New York: Free Press.

• Albrecht, Karl (1979). Stress and the Manager. New York: Simon & Schuster.

• Pavey, Sarah. 10 Common Time Management Mistakes. Retrieved from http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/time-management-mistakes.htm


Sources






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