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Secondary Education Secondary Education Teaching 101 Lesson Plans Educational Issues From Melissa Kelly, your Guide to Secondary Education It seems that one of the areas that often get reduced when budgets are cut is teacher planning time. This week's feature article looks at budget cuts and teacher planning time. We also take a look at what a typical teacher gets done during their daily planning. Budget Cuts and Teacher Planning Time Teacher planning and preparation is a key part of effective teaching. However, this is an area that often faces cuts when dealing with issues like increasing the number of periods in a day, reducing the number of days each week that students come to school, or putting schools on double schedules. It almost appears that there is a lack of concern over the importance of planning time. Learn more by reading this article... See More About:  planning instruction  lesson plans  educational budget cuts Example Teacher Planning Periods This article takes a look at what one teacher actually did during a typical week of planning time. Hopefully this will show not only why teachers need this time, but also why they end up taking a lot of their work home. See More About:  planning instruction  lesson plans  educational budget cuts Ways to Use Extra Credit Many teachers wonder about how best to use extra credit. Some see it as an excellent way to help kids go beyond the normal lessons while others find it more... Read more Teacher Education and Enrichment Aspiring teachers, novice teachers, and experienced teachers alike should find these resources useful as they provide details for not only becoming a teacher but also continuing education. Secondary Education Ads Planning Teacher Education Teaching School Teaching Jobs Secondary Education Featured Articles Teaching Tips and Strategies Issues in Education Educational Restructuring and Reform Resources for Teachers Administration and Guidance Special Education   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Melissa Kelly Secondary Education Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Secondary Education newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Why Teach? What Teachers Do Top 10 Discipline Tips Keys to Successful Teaching Creating Rubrics Advertisement