After writing the last post, I think that more of my sympathies for revision are explained. I get to teach all this stuff again next year. I will do it so much better. I’m trying hard, and doing a pretty good job (at least all the people who observe me seem to think it’s about as good as can be expected), but it will be so much better.
My best friend (an experienced teacher now) told me to give myself the gift of time. I reassure myself with that. This unit was only so-so this year, but next year it will be better.
I guess I want to share that reassurance and opportunity with my students.
