The thing that really stuck in my head from last week's session was the idea of wasting time.
The thing that really stuck in my head from last week's session was the idea of wasting time. I don't know if this has happened to any of you, but during my classes this week I've found myself reflecting on if this activity could have been done in a more efficient way, or perhaps scrapped altogether. Probably not coincidentally, I've also noticed that the majority of these times have been during tasks which are institutionally required, and are not the main part of the 'actual teaching'! That's not to say I couldn't achieve them in a better way, like when I make sure the students are doing their homework and give them the answers. The real benefit of doing these courses is how they prompt you to engage with your teaching in ways that you wouldn't normally, and push you out of your comfort zone.