Reflection, rest and renewal are all necessary for self-maintenance between this year and the next so some planning to include all three areas may help. To make learning visible To complete the learning cycle for each incident in our lives To give a more considered response to an event To achieve meaning and understanding inside actions To add value to self and to performance Additional 'food for thought' for reflection on your teaching and learning can include SPOT summaries, peer feedback and updating material in your teaching portfolio.
Rest can be a time for physical and emotional repair.
It may also be the opportunity to give oneself recognition for the accomplishments of the year. Renewal as a teacher may be found in reading a new book on teaching and learning from the Teaching and Learning Centre or attending the Teaching and Learning Forum in February. These activities can stretch your understanding in new directions and sharpen your mental saw. So in the time available do some saw sharpening. Take a walk.