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Confession: A severe muscle strain ended up improving my teaching practice.
Last summer, I went on quite a tour of doctors' and chiropractors' offices. These experiences gave me some powerful classroom takeaways and reminded me that I can learn a lot about my students' experiences by reflecting on times when I have needed help and information.
Create a Comfortable Environment
After two weeks of trying to wish the pain away, I headed to a local chiropractor. Before my visit, I carefully considered what was ailing me, exactly when it started, and how I had attempted to treat the injury, excited at the prospect of finally getting some relief. I was eager to start filling out my forms.
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