{"product_id":"how-to-succeed-as-a-substitute-teacher-9781412944755","title":"How to Succeed as a Substitute Teacher","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSubstitute teachers are courageous educators. Day in and day out, they walk into unfamiliar classrooms and willingly embrace the challenge of creating meaningful learning experiences under stressful conditions. This marvelous bookwith its practical tips and valuable insightsis a must-read for these unsung heroes.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLynn G. Beck, Dean and Professor\u003cbr\u003eUniversity of the Pacific\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe book gives substitute teachers value, importance, and worth, something that many of them don't feel and that many school districts and teachers fail to acknowledge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eElizabeth Day, Sixth-Grade Teacher \u003cbr\u003eMechanicville Middle School, NY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBegin every first day of school with confidence!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis invaluable handbook provides clear and practical techniques to help substitute teachers walk into a new classroom, create a positive learning environment, and deliver instruction that meets established curriculum standards. An ideal resource for novice and veteran subst\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Substitute teachers are courageous educators. Day in and day out, they walk into unfamiliar classrooms and willingly embrace the challenge of creating meaningful learning experiences under stressful conditions. This marvelous book—with its practical tips and valuable insights—is a ′must-read′ for these unsung heroes.\" -- Lynn G. Beck, Dean and Professor\u003cbr\u003e\"All the ins and outs of how to be successful as a substitute teacher are revealed in this very readable and practical guide. Rude′s numerous and clever teaching and classroom management tips are extremely helpful for novice and seasoned teachers alike.\" -- Robert Oprandy, Professor of Education\u003cbr\u003e\"The book gives substitute teachers value, importance, and worth, something perhaps many of them don′t feel and that many school districts and teachers perhaps fail to let the substitute know.\" -- Elizabeth Day, Sixth-Grade Teacher\u003cbr\u003e\"Provides good, solid information to anyone interested in working as a substitute teacher. Covers everything from what to expect as a new substitute teacher to useful resources for experienced substitutes.\" -- Claudia Schwartz, Director of Field Experiences\u003cbr\u003e\"The author has done an excellent job covering this important topic. Not only is the material clear and concise, it is interesting and helpful. Anyone interested in becoming a substitute would benefit from rading this book and carrying it with them as they fill this critical position in schools.\" -- Jolene Dockstader, Seventh-Grade Language Arts Teacher\u003cbr\u003e\"Should be required reading for student teachers and prospective substitute teachers. You can′t imagine how helpful the ideas about reporting to the classroom teacher are until you get the ′classes were fine′ report from the substitute and something entirely different from the students or the administrator!\" -- Deanna Brunlinger, Science Teacher\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The book gives practical and useful suggestions to help anyone who decides to become a substitute teacher. I would buy this book and leave it on my desk with my substitute folder. Substitute teachers will definitely find this book helpful and easy to access.\"\u003c\/i\u003e -- Florence Krokos, Teacher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The author includes a checklist of things to do before, during, and after class, an immense help to anyone just entering a classroom—including a new full-time teacher.\"\u003c\/em\u003e -- Beverly Wixon, Language Arts Department Chair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The book is almost conversational in tone, and one feels confident that the author really knows her stuff!\"\u003c\/em\u003e -- Elizabeth F. Day, Teacher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This book is quite comprehensive and has valuable advice for substitute teachers. I would recommend it to all the incoming subs in our building.\"\u003c\/em\u003e -- Carrie Carpenter, Program Coordinator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword Preface: A Message to All Substitute Teachers    Acknowledgments    About the Author Introduction    Why Substitute Teachers Are Important    How Do You Define Success? 1. Welcome to Substitute Teaching!    Different Work Opportunities That May Be Available to You    Types of Schools    Types of Programs    Variations in Scheduling    Average Pay    Pros and Cons    The Good!    The Not-So-Good    Tips to Take With You    Food for Thought 2. Setting Sail as a Sub    Getting Started in Your New Job    Parking    At the School Site: Information and Material to Look for Upon Arrival    Substitute Teacher Responsibilities    Legal Issues    Substitute Teacher Supplies    Welcome Back, Kotter:  Teaching Where You Were Once Taught    Tips to Take With You    Food for Thought 3. General Classroom Procedures    Sample School Schedules    A Day in Kindergarten    A Day in Elementary School    A Day in Secondary School    Three Important \"To-Do\" Lists    Things to Do Before Class    Things to Do During Class    Things to Do After School    Working Together: Paraprofessionals    Lesson Planning in a Nutshell    Lesson Plan Template    Things to Remember When Planning a Lesson    When Does a Sub Need a Lesson Plan?    Tips to Take With You    Food for Thought 4. Making the Most of Your Position    Benefits of Networking    Meeting and Greeting 101    Staying in Touch    Staying in Touch With People    Staying in Touch With Information    Applying the 13,000-Hour Apprenticeship of Observation to Substitute Teaching    The Learner′s Autobiography    Respecting Cultural Diversity    Tips to Take With You    Food for Thought 5. Eight Classroom Management Tips to Make Your Job Easier    #1 Attitude    What Would You Do?    #2 Rules, Authority, and Leadership    What Would You Do?    #3 Using a Gimmick    What Would You Do?    #4 Getting to Know the Students    What Would You Do?    #5 Dealing With Disruptions    What Would You Do?    #6 Flexibility    What Would You Do?    #7 Developing Mutual Respect    What Would You Do?    #8 Preventing Problems    What Would You Do?    Tips to Take With You    Food for Thought 6. Staying Safe    Unfortunately It Can Happen...    Protect Yourself    Protect the Students    Protect Your Stuff    Protect School Property    Tips to Take With You    Food for Thought    A Final Word Resources    A. State-By-State Information    B. Substitute Teacher′s Log    C. Elementary School Sub Report    D. Secondary School Sub Report    E. Online Sources of Free Materials for Teachers and Substitutes Glossary References Suggested Readings Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49529362874711,"sku":"9781412944755","price":21.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781412944755.jpg?v=1731875316","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/how-to-succeed-as-a-substitute-teacher-9781412944755","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}