Transcript On Being a Substitute Teacher - RESA 3 PRE K-12

On Being a Substitute
Teacher
RESA 3
January 7, 2015
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/whatprospective-teachers-should-know
Deborah Brown [email protected]
Objectives
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To develop a philosophy that will guide you to
being an effective substitute teacher
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To pass the test!
Jot some ideas . . .
As a substitute teacher,
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What are your hopes?
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What are your concerns?
RELATIONSHIPS
Starting a career in substitute
teaching is a little bit like going on
a blind date.
Actions that Substitute Teachers Can
Take to be a Positive Force with
Students
 Listen
 Accept
 Respect
 Encourage
 Praise
“Pathogens” that will make
relations with students difficult
 Overcoerciveness
 Lack
of consistency
 Rejection
 Negative
Expectations
 Criticality
Case Study #1
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Read the case study and make personal notes
on at least four things the substitute teacher
could have done differently.
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Each one share one (different from what has
been previously shared) to create a group list—
can we go for 10 different ideas?
Pick a video clip
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/establish-classroom-culture
(Elementary)
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/teacher-student-relationship
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/best-teaching-advice
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/humor-in-the-classroom
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/building-student-appreciation-nea
Ways to Build Rapport with
Students
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Exude enthusiasm for the
job.
Celebrate student
diversity.
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Model curiosity and wonder.
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Communicate high
expectations for all.
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Take instructional risks in
the interest of engaging
instruction.
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Express interest in the
students’ world.
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Employ student ideas and
suggestions.
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Encourage and praise
students.
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Negotiate contracts with
students.
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Be a caring and interesting
person.
It’s about relationships.
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/teach-kids-nea
Take a moment to write a little bit
more about the type of substitute
teacher you hope to be.
RULES
You ARE in a position of authority.
Student Discipline
Inventory
Intervention
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High Teacher Control
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Low Student Control
When to use intervention:
When the age or maturity level of the students is
LOW, OR …
When to use Intervention
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When student wellness is at risk
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When your authority must be validated
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When your intentions must be made clear
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When other professionals are needed
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When other strategies are ineffective
What does Intervention look like?
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Rule reminder
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Questioning Specific Student (focus on
behavior)
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Private conference
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Time-Out
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Detention
Interaction
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Equal Student-Teacher Control
When to use interaction:
When the age or maturity level of the students is
MODERATE, OR …
When to use Interaction
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When attention or recognition is needed
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When relationship building is important
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When information is needed
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When you want to avoid public confrontation
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When other strategies are ineffective
What does Interaction look like?
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Instructional Adjustment
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Questioning Specific Student (focus on emotion)
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Private conference (focus on emotion)
Nonintervention
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High Student Control
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Low Teacher Control
When to use intervention:
When the age or maturity level of the students is
HIGH, OR …
When to use Nonintervention
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When you want students to practice self-control
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When the misbehavior is minor or temporary
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When the offender is seeking teacher attention
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When you want to communicate tolerance
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When you choose to allow peer pressure to
work
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When other strategies are ineffective
What does Nonintervention look
like?
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Ignore the behavior
Managing Student Participation
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https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/improve-student-participation (Playing Cards)
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https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/student-participation-popcorn-share
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https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/participation-protocol-ousd (Academic
Protocol)
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https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/teaching-ells-to-participate-in-discussionsousd (Talk Moves)
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https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/prepare-students-to-learn (SLANT)
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https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/enhance-student-note-taking (post-its)
Take a moment to refine your
statement about the type of
substitute teacher you hope to be.
Discussion with experienced
substitute teachers.