Welcome to LESSON DESIGN STUDY WEEK 1 DR. SUSAN BELGRAD JANUARY 23, 2008

Session Goals Objective 1: Become aware of the goals, objectives and outcomes of the Lesson Design Study Course Objective 2: Look ahead to the way in which the joint induction program will both challenge and support you

It is always important to stay in touch with your vision!!

Otherwise...

Ideas to reduce stress Prioritize responsibilities. What are the most important things to get done? Give yourself a reward for a good day. Do relaxing exercises. Walk, lie on the floor with your feet on a chair, concentrate on a hobby and turn off the news. At school, when you have a few minutes, turn off the lights and visualize your plans for the weekend or a vacation. Take deep breaths, walk around the classroom, buy a pedometer and wear it to increase awareness of how much or little you move each day (two to three miles should be a goal.) Watch your diet. Caffeine, sugar and unbalanced meals create stress on your body and a dependency that, if left unfilled, results in mental stress. Do you know how to counteract cortisol in the brain?cortisol

Don't know how? Try these stress-reduction tips from Mark Attridge from Optum Research, Paul J. Rosch, M.D., president of the American Institute of Stress, and Jeff Goelitz from the Institute of HeartMath. Walk it off. Run, bike, or hike, just move. And, eat light and right. It will soothe your nerves and reduce stress-related health risks. (Visit to learn more about reducing stress through fitness and nutrition.) Ideas to reduce stress

Run your own show. Learn to say "no" to obligations that may be stressful and time consuming. Manage up. Administrators and supervisors should be constructively informed about problems at work and asked to provide solutions. If you're being treated unfairly, calmly make your case until you get results. Remember, you deserve a better situation.

Ideas to reduce stress Talk it out. Teacher support groups work. Discuss problems with colleagues and help each other find solutions. Use your emotions. Use positive feelings to offset negative feelings. Take an "appreciation break." Capture a sincere feeling of appreciation for your spouse, favorite outdoor haven, or a dear friend, and hold onto that feeling while breathing deep into your heart (the center of your chest.) Continue deep breathing for one or two minutes while concentrating on those warm thoughts. Do the exercise anytime and, research shows, you'll balance your heart rhythm and build up your emotional strength and resistance to stress.

Laugh! Danscartoons.com

Look on the bright side (or at least find the humor!)

Strive to create joy and discovery in your classroom everyday! “Be aware that you teach much more than a subject; You are opening minds and hearts. “ “You are shaping lives!” Karen Katafieasz

Be Optimistic!! Look ahead to each day as being a happy and successful one

Assignment Read: Louise Gomez article:Louise Gomez article: Telling our teacher stories Check out the Discussion links as well.Discussion Mills, H. (2001). Journal: Choose from CSTP Domains A-E to reflect on goals that you want to increase your professional efficacy.

Have a great week! Believe in the limitless potential of [you and] your students. When you expect the best of your students, you will get it! Karen Katafieasz