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Initially, the thought of being able to chronologically piece together all 12 of the
touchstones seemed incredibly daunting. After having spent two months studying them
exclusively, they are now fresh in my mind and I can float through them all with ease. I think
the things that need to be considered daily are the main milestones that house the
touchstones; be demanding, be supportive, and be intentional. If an educator can keep the
main milestones in mind, the touchstones that fall within are easy to remain cognizant of.
Educators should remind themselves daily of the three milestones and make sure that lesson
planning is pro-active and organized.
Conclusion
Teachers are bombarded with new research, new ideas, new methods, and new
systems to implement. Keeping track of all of this new information can be incredibly
overwhelming. One of the greatest things about The 12 Touchstones is that they allow you
to neatly organize and compartmentalize all of this new information as it is received. It is
now easier than ever to be an effective teacher, because all you need to do is make sure you
are implementing the 12 Touchstones of Good Teaching.
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Graph 1. Time management in a 40-minute class
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