2014 Resolution: Tame Your To-Do List | Connected Principals - 0 views
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Look at your to-do list and ask, “What are the things on here that can only be accomplished by me?
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That becomes your to-do list, and everything else gets delegated. You know who can handle what. When those tasks are delegated appropriately, they will be done promptly and efficiently. You may even find they’re done better than you would have done them–especially if you believe enthusiastic buy-in and positive reception by the people they’re intended for are important.
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Teachers, when looking over your lesson plans, ask, “Can this lesson be executed without kids?” I know this sounds laughable, but there are such lessons. Take, for example, the following lesson: Teacher plans the lesson Teacher dictates expectations Teacher lectures Teacher tells students what to write down Teacher gives kids worksheets to do at home (maybe parents do them..?) Teacher grades all worksheets