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Guests in Class

Students often respond better to visiters in a classroom setting. There is something about the teacher you see every day droning on about something that tends to lose its importance for many students. I know it was true for me. Even if the instructor was relatively interesting in the way they presented the material my eyes would often gloss over when they started talking about something else. For some reason I just couldn’t believe them that what they were saying was important was really important. Other times I just got sick of hearing the same person talk or teach in … Continue reading →

Teacher Prep: New Course

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One of the most interesting things that can happen to instructors is to have the opportunity to teach a new class. I’ve been granted that opportunity for the upcoming semester and I’m very excited. Unlike teaching a course that you’ve taught before (something that is very common) a new course gives an instructor the opportunity for drastic change, and sometimes change is needed. New courses also offer an instructor the ability to bring more of their own interests, personal insights, and unique combinations of research into a course. So, dear readers, I’ve already started working on my upcoming class. I … Continue reading →

Substitute Teacher’s Corner: Medical Intervention

You know, one thing that teachers struggle with on a day to day basis are the individual needs of their students – as a sub, when you walk into a classroom where a student has specialized needs, it can really ramp up the pressure you feel. Recently, I was called in as a floater. In other words, I’d go where they needed me throughout the day. Sometimes, you get a class where you teach all day and sometimes you don’t. That day, I was assigned to a kinder class and that was fine. I like kindergarten, they’re young, they’re fresh … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: September 1- September 6

September has started off with a boom! Education here at Families.com has gained a wonderful addition- Substitute Teacher’s Corner. Heather will be joining me in writing about educational topics. She will be adding hints and tips for all of the substitute teachers. Saturday, September 1 Good Behavior or Academics- Which is More Important? Each year a class takes on a particular personality or characteristic. Some classes perform better academically while others are higher in behavior. This article addresses the pros and cons of having a high academic class or a well-behaved class. New Survey Addresses Cyber-Bullying In a previous article, … Continue reading →

Substitute Teacher’s Corner: What To Bring With You

Welcome back to the substitute teacher’s corner! As we talked about before, when you get the call, you need to be ready to go. When I get the call to fill in and substitute, I keep a ready bag that I can just grab on my way out the door. So let’s talk about what’s in the ‘ready’ bag. The Ready Bag I like to keep a couple of picture books for the lower grades, usually something that fits the season. For example, if I’m going to be teaching a kindergarten class in October, I might have The Halloween Kittens … Continue reading →

Substitute Teacher’s Corner: You Get the Call

One of the hardest things to cope with when you’re a sub is that you need to be up and ready to go every day by 7 whether you get a phone call or not. Part of the reason you need to be ready to go is that sometimes the school doesn’t call until 7:15 and if classes start at 7:45, you won’t have a lot of time to shower, eat breakfast, get dressed and get out the door. I’m fortunate that I can balance this need to get ready with my daughter’s schedule because her classes start every morning … Continue reading →

Substitute Teacher’s Corner: What’s This All About?

Hello there! My name is Heather Long and I’m the managing editor here at Families.com, you may be more familiar with my name showing up in fitness and marriage, but Karri’s graciously allowed me to come and play over here in Education. First and foremost, let me tell you a little about myself. I’m a substitute teacher for the school district we live in. Primarily I work with the elementary schools, but I’m sure sooner or later I’ll make the kick up to the higher grades. Currently, I just like the little ones better (it helps that my own is … Continue reading →