When the Campus Sleeps, My Work Continues!
Every year, as the college empties and the familiar rhythm of campus life slows down, people often assume that lecturers are finally enjoying a well-deserved summer or winter break. I smile when I hear that because, for some of us, the holidays exist only on the academic calendar. Since taking on the role of Programme Leader for the PgDE programme, my understanding of what a "college break" means has changed completely. While classrooms fall silent and students head home, my workload simply shifts from teaching to planning, coordinating, developing, and improving. In many ways, the work behind the scenes is even more demanding than what happens during the semester. This break has been no exception. The days have been filled with preparing for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accreditation process, an undertaking that demands meticulous attention to detail, strategic planning, evidence collection, and collaboration. Every document, every poli...