I am going to be in a special education class and on wendsday on a third grader class. Is it hard to be a sub.
2007-11-12 10:03:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I've worked with special ed students in the past. Generally speaking, they're pretty good to work with. Easier than working with the regular students. Of course, I worked with a junior high class and that'll be a lot different working with a class of 3rd graders. Better... I hope. I'd rec commend making them smile or laugh right as class begins. You know, make them feel at ease and I think they (and you) will get past any awkwardness. I don't know what is on the agenda for teaching..... But I'd suggest keeping it easy and light.... They'll love ya for it. Surely you remember the easy days from school? I still remember..... I wish you lots of luck. Being a sub isn't easy for anyone.... "They get no respect" as the saying goes. But hang in there. You'll be okay.....just don't watch the clock....lol.......
2007-11-12 10:19:37 · answer #1 · answered by Brenda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's hard to be a sub.
1. Perform the teacher's lesson plans to the letter. If they're lousy plans, leave a note telling the teacher what your problems were, but don't just abandon the plans.
2. Have some activities and lesson plans of your own. Sometimes teachers just don't leave plans and sometimes, they don't fill up the time. I don't know what level you'll have for special ed, but have some simple games and bring a book to read even if they're high school kids. I taught high school, and seniors like to be read to.
3. Tell the kids your rules and enforce them. It's a whole lot easier to let up when the kids know you mean business than it is to try to get the kids to behave after you've let them go for any time at all. Remember, you're their teacher, not their buddy. They don't want friends your age and you don't need friends their age. That is not to say don't be friendly, but don't try to be a pal.
I was a high school English teacher for 34 years. Two of my best friends substituted for me. A good sub is worth his/her weight in gold.
Good luck.
PS Check your spelling of Wednesday and substitute. They're probably typos, but once an English teacher, always an English teacher.
2007-11-12 18:17:10 · answer #2 · answered by jack of all trades 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pay attention. Crazy things happen in the classroom when the teachers aren't looking. You also need to be nice, but not too nice or they won't listen when you need them to. Be extremely patient when it comes to helping them with their work, I as a student hate it when a teacher gives me some short explanation that just confused me further. Make sure you pay attention, I can't stress it enough. I'm in high school, and last week a sub just sat there reading her book while students threw pencils. She never caught on because no one got hurt, nor would anyone tell on Josh.
2007-11-12 18:17:50 · answer #3 · answered by The Broken Doll 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try being nice to the kids and be really fun. It doesn't matter if you lay down the law too much, but try to be as fair as possible. And I know it sounds cheesey but do your best.
2007-11-12 18:10:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Younger kids wont be so bad. Highschool and junior high is pretty much hell for subs.
2007-11-12 18:15:18 · answer #5 · answered by Jay w 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No offense,but if you're going to be a teacher you should know how to spell words like "substitute" and "Wednesday"
unless English is not your first language.
2007-11-12 18:13:07 · answer #6 · answered by Alion 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Bring a rated g movie with you to school... you never know and it can save your life.
2007-11-13 18:05:05 · answer #7 · answered by locusfire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to remember how YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER acted and reacted when YOU were in school and try to emulate that teacher....
2007-11-12 18:14:12 · answer #8 · answered by LittleBarb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋