The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker End-of-Year Reflection for Teachers: How to Make Meaningful Changes That Stick
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Dec 30, 2025 As the school year winds down, many teachers reflect on the challenges of initiating meaningful change. The discussion explores why pushback against change can arise and the importance of modeling lifelong learning. Listeners are guided through the Immunity to Change model, identifying hidden barriers that stifle progress. Engaging stories illustrate how small, safe experiments can lead to impactful transformations in the classroom. This conversation encourages educators to embrace curiosity and replace self-blame with constructive reflection.
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Current System Is Failing Teachers And Students
- The current educational system shows rising teacher burnout and declining student engagement.
- These trends signal the system isn't working for most teachers or students.
Start With A Specific, Manageable Goal
- Set a concrete, specific, and achievable goal rather than a vague aspiration.
- Narrow scope (e.g., one station rotation per week) to make change manageable.
Name Behaviors Without Judgment
- List the behaviors that currently undermine your goal without judging or explaining them.
- Focus on observable actions (e.g., defaulting to whole-group instruction) not excuses.
