A long list of poses or philosophical quotations scribbled in the margins of a notebook quickly becomes impossible to use. A useful teaching notebook records when and why an idea might be worth trying.
Record an Idea with Its Purpose
Instead of writing down a vague word like “balance,” write: “explore weight shifts with support available in a slowly paced class.” Include a specific question, a transition, or a phrase you want to use. This ensures you retrieve a usable, concrete teaching proposal later, rather than a vague note you have to decipher.
Separate Ideas from Experience
Mark what still needs trying, what you have already taught, and what needs adjustment. A positive note about how one session went does not prove it will suit every group. Keep useful teaching notes without collecting personal or identifying details about your students.
Schedule a Brief Review
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Try it in your planning
- Revisit five older notes in your current journal.
- Add a specific use context to each of them.
- Label them clearly: “to try,” “tried,” or “to adjust.”
- Select just one idea to develop for your next class.
References for further exploration
These planning examples should be adapted to your group and training. References provide context for the topics discussed; they do not validate every example sequence.
