This is for subs and teachers alike. What has helped you, and what do you appreciate or not appreciate about substitutes?
2007-01-23 00:02:36 · 10 answers · asked by thankyou "iana" 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I am a retired teacher and a current sub. Follow the lesson plan left by the teacher. Go in with a friendly manner but establish that you are the teacher today. Follow the school rules. Set an example. Leave a note of all that occurred during the day.
2007-01-23 05:46:11 · answer #1 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a teacher, I appreciate when subs leave notes about each class, the more detailed the better. I hate coming back and just finding a sticky note "All classes were good" when I know there were some that weren't, but if the sub doesn't tell me what exactly happened, all I have is the students' word so I can't do anything about bad behavior. It is also nice to have papers sorted and paperclipped by class so I don't have a mess to sort through when I get back.
2007-01-23 03:15:23 · answer #2 · answered by DLM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a former sub and a current classroom teacher I have a few suggestions.
1. Come prepared. Bring some word puzzles, math games, etc. Just in case the teacher does not leave enough work.
2. Give students the assignments that teachers leave. Some subs assume that the work is busy work until the teacher returns. That is not always the case. I usually leave work that is the basis of the lesson I will extend upon when I return.
3. Regardless if you feel like you are in control, act like you know you are. Kids like dogs smell fear; don't let them see your apprehension. You will make mistakes; we all do, but make them and go on.
4. Remember, if the students do not like you as a sub, you are doing your job. They expect a free day from a sub; if you make them work, they will respect you, but may not like you. This is good. The administration is watching this and it may help you get a job later.
2007-01-23 02:00:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a former teacher and I sub now. I like being able to choose when I work. Talk with the teacher ahead of time if you can. Be firm with the kids. Be patient. Never yell. Keep your face serene. Put your name, the date and their teacher's instructions on the board for all to see. Be at the door to greet them and to hand out worksheets when they walk in. Don't get suckered in to handing out passes. If you think a kid is manipulating you, you are probably right. Use the seating chart if one is provided. If a kid is disrupting, call him or her by name. Don't try to battle it out with any student. Just leave your comments and suggestions for the teacher. Subbing is great but it can be stressful. I can't do it every day.
2007-01-23 03:39:24 · answer #4 · answered by Konswayla 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be stern and follow all school procedures. If you have questions about the plans left consult another teacher. Bring extra stuff like a book to read outload to eat time or word puzzles like brain teasers or mad libs. they will enjoy them and these activities fill time. Also Suduko puzzles are great and make for a fun lesson if the math lesson finishes early.
Be fair if there is a problem take notes for the teacher.
Follow the lesson plans there is nothing more annoying as taking sometimes hours to prepare your plans than to come back and have them not followed.
2007-01-23 03:53:05 · answer #5 · answered by mcdonald624 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Substitutes are appreciated when they follow the teacher's lesson plans (no matter what you think of them, follow them) and follow the school rules. Stay professional and you will be called back again and again.
2007-01-23 12:25:09 · answer #6 · answered by cammie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. have a solid right hook
2. implement the lesson plan that was left
3. make sure the room doesn't get wrecked
4. tell them everything WILL be graded and averaged in
5. don't touch the real teacher's stuff
2007-01-23 01:29:06 · answer #7 · answered by techteach03 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a helmet
2007-01-23 00:06:54 · answer #8 · answered by Michael 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pack heat.
2007-01-23 00:06:50 · answer #9 · answered by terry t 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
substute teaching does not add up
2007-01-23 00:06:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋