Full Description
Become the go-to substitute teacher that every school district is searching for.
Ask any school administrator: a top-notch substitute teacher is golden, and this book gives you the Midas touch. Substitute Teaching from A to Z is a one-stop resource, whether you're a full-timer, just breaking in, or starting out as a career educator. Reinforced with true life tales from real substitute teachers and the stories of how they solved their biggest challenges, this book is a comprehensive guide written by a veteran teaching expert who specializes in training subs.
You'll learn insider tricks on how to:
Show school administrators you have the right stuff for the jobChoose the most appropriate grades, subjects, and school districts for youForge great relationships with everyone you work withLand the best classroom assignmentsFace a new class with confidenceMaintain discipline, work without a lesson plan, and much more
Contents
PrefaceIntroduction
A. Attendance and the Morning Routine
B. Bag of Tricks
C. Classroom Management
D. Difficult Day
E. Ethics
F. First Time in School
G. Games
H. Helpers
I. Introducing Yourself
J. Jokes and Humor
K. Kickball, P.E. and other Specials
L. Long-term Subbing
M. Mentors
N. Names
O Observation Skills
P. Positive Expectations
Q. Questions for Subs
R. Relationships
S. Survival Techniques
T. Teacher Note
U. Understanding Your Role
V. Voice
W. Web Sites for Teachers
X. X-Ray Vision
Y. YouthZ. Zoo an
d other field trips
