Substitute TeachingPauline Ackerman

Squibb's

Lesson Plan Book

No. 7

The importance of Substitute Teachers

“A substitute’s day is nothing less than a preparation for battle.”

Substitute Teaching

● The necessity of a substitute teacher for continuing the curriculum and maintaining classroom order

● The responsibility of substitute teachers in the classroom

● Substitute teachers wear many hats and must carry a bag of tricks

Responsibilities of the Substitute Teachers in the classroom

● “A sub is important for liability and imparting the knowledge of that subject . . . The liability is very great for the unattended classroom.”

● Real life example from Mahoning County Joint Vocational School (KNA MCCTC) The teacher left the room Two students got a hold of matches A whole wing was burned down

Maintain order in the classroom

Carry on the curriculum listed in the Squibb’s Lesson Plan Book

Many hats and a Bag of Tricks

Have a Backup Plan

Expect the unexpected

Don’t take yourself too seriously

Substitute teaching is a profession

Carry on the curriculum listed in the Squibb’s Lesson Plan Book

Set the tone for the classroom

Know your subject as well as possible

Know school procedures