Episode 17 "I have a Free What Should I Do?" Reflection
From Pedagogy to Practice by Beth Cain and Sunny Green
April 3, 2026 · 31 min · Season 2 · Episode 2
About this episode
Sunny reflects on effective strategies for managing limited planning time in teaching.
On this episode of Pedagogy to Practice, Sunny reflects on how to make the most of limited planning time in a busy teaching schedule. From managing the demands of VCE classes and the challenges of marking creative writing, to using the 80/20 rule and whole-class feedback to reduce overwhelm, this episode is all about how Sunny uses Beth's strategies to work smarter, not harder. Sunny also reflects on how she used other practical strategies like batching emails, using a base planner to structure your day, and applying the “Do, Decide, Delegate, Set Aside” framework to prioritise tasks, minimise time leaks, and maintain clarity. Plus, a reminder that you don’t have to do it all alone- leaning on your team is key. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Sunny
Topics covered
- planning time
- teaching strategies
- task prioritization
- team collaboration
- creative writing
- feedback methods
Keywords
- planning
- VCE
- creative writing
- 80/20 rule
- feedback
- task management
- collaboration
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: VCE
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