A Guide for Substitute and Interim Teachers: Practical Tools for Success

by Barbara Washington

Overview

If you're a substitute or interim teacher, or thinking of becoming one, you won't want to miss the techniques and strategies in this user-friendly, easy-to-read book. Author Barbara Washington guides you through every step, including the application process, lesson planning, classroom management, and school safety. Each chapter offers practical examples and current best practices to support you on your way to success. The book also includes essential tools such as reproducible lesson plans, worksheets, graphic organizers, and more. Concise but complete, this is an ideal resource for substitute teacher professional development.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367559243
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/30/2020
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Barbara Washington is an educator with more than three decades of teaching experience. She holds an M.Ed. and has earned teacher certifications in three states. She has written teacher training modules, procedures manuals, and curricula for various high school technology courses. The author now works primarily in adult education and remains fully committed to the science of education.

Table of Contents

eResources ix

The Author x

List of Figures and Tables xi

Preface xiii

Acknowledgments xv

1 Working in Schools 1

The Benefits of Substitute Teaching 2

The Application Process 3

Accepting Assignments 4

The School Environment 5

Grade Levels 10

Subjects/Courses 11

Working With Students 12

Working With School Staff and Community 13

Ten Basic Rules for Working in Schools 14

First Day Checklist 15

2 Planning and Preparation 17

The Importance of Planning 18

Planning Lessons 18

Backup Plans 18

Set Yourself Up for Success 20

Reproducible Lesson Plans and Worksheets 22

Reproducible Graphic Organizers 45

3 Teaching, Learning, and Assessment 49

Teaching Strategies 50

Learning Principles 51

Technology in Education 52

Diverse Learners 54

Grading 57

Testing 58

Standardized Assessment 60

4 Classroom Management 63

The Importance of Classroom Management 64

Getting Class Started 64

Maintaining the Learning Environment 68

Managing Behavior 71

Dismissal Procedures 80

5 School Safety 83

The Importance of School Safety 84

General Overview 84

Closing Thoughts 89

Recommended Resources 90

Glossary of Terms 91