Search results matching tag 'professionalistic'

Students Want Substitute Teachers to be Professional

Anonymous — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:05:00 GMT

In this article posted at the Watertown Daily Times, students encourage substitute teachers to dress and act professionally. The students are also writing pamphlets for substitute teacher training. Fascinating. I'll try to get a copy that we can post here. In the meantime, what advice do you think students have for substitute teachers? Here's an article posted earlier to The Bus Stop that shares advice from students to substitute teachers.

Smiling - A Powerful Tool

Anonymous — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:20:00 GMT

You'll enjoy this short TEDTalk about the effects of smiling.

Another Substitute Teacher Report

Anonymous — Thu, 05 May 2011 23:04:00 GMT

Here is my second gift during this year's SubWeek for anyone who wants it. If you click the "Download" button you'll find a Substitute Teacher Report. At the bottom of this report is a place where you can put a link to your website. We would encourage you to create your own substitute teacher website, this can be done for free at STEDIProfiles. Enjoy and Happy SubWeek!

Business Cards

Anonymous — Tue, 03 May 2011 23:04:00 GMT

This week being Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week, I wanted to provide something that everyone could have. If you click the "download" button at the end of this entry, you will have a template in PDF format for your own business cards. Each of the fields can be changed so you can personalize these cards. They are really simple but I hope you enjoy them. I would recommend printing them out on cardstock paper so they are a little more durable. [More]

Medical Emergencies

Anonymous — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:19:00 GMT

Classroom and playground accidents should be handled with common sense and as a substitute teacher you should become familiar with the specific policies and procedures in the schools where you teach. The following are a few basic guidelines that will apply in most situations.

Students with minor injuries should be sent to the office or school nurse to receive first aid.
Never give students any kind of medication including cough drops or over the counter pain relievers. Only the school nurse or other designated personnel should administer first aid or dispense medication.
Learn and follow school policies for handling situations involving blood/bodily fluids. Do not allow students who are bleeding to participate in class activities until the bleeding has stopped and the wound has been cleaned and completely covered.
Do not move a severely injured student or leave your class unattended to get help. Send a student or another teacher to get help when needed.
Report all accidents and injuries, even minor ones, to the office and in your report for the permanent teacher. Some schools may have accident report forms that you will also need to fill out.

What other suggestions do you have in case of a medical emergency? What experiences have you had with medical emergencies while you've been substitute teaching?

Monday Mornings

Anonymous — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:12:00 GMT

Do you ever feel like this penguin when you're about to walk into a school you've never been to before? This feeling usually hit me Monday mornings.

What helps you take the leap of faith?

Student Presentations

Anonymous — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:54:00 GMT

If you ever find yourself in a class where the students are giving class presentations to each other, one small suggestion that made a huge difference for me was sitting in the back of the classroom while students are presenting.

This will not only help you to observe the students and their behavior, but the student who is presenting will naturally speak to you. If you are sitting in the back of the classroom, they will naturally talk loud enough for everyone to hear.

Hopefully this minor suggestion will be helpful for you as well. :)

Being Respected

Anonymous — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:40:00 GMT

It's hard not to respect people who are really great at their jobs. If you want to be respected as a substitute teacher, be a really great one.

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

Multiple Intelligences

Anonymous — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:44:00 GMT

We know that each student learns differently and typically as teachers, we teach the way we learn best. Here is an article that reviews the idea of multiple intelligences.

How does understanding multiple intelligences help you as a teacher? How do you adapt activities to appeal to a wide variety of learning styles? What tips do you have for other substitute teachers?

Your Two Cents

Anonymous — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:30:00 GMT

The initial findings of a study funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation found that students can spot effective teachers. What are your thoughts on this article?

Please share your thoughts by leaving a comment below!