Dr. Robert Rose, author of Abuses of Power in Education; Challenging Practically Everything (Outskirts Press, 2008), shares insight gained during his radio show dialogue with Dr.Howard Seeman, as they explored their belief in the importance of assertiveness in teachers.
I retired last year after teaching second grade more than 20 years. Since I love teaching, I decided to do some subbing in my old school, as well as other schools. I will be subbing in fifth grade next week, and wondered if anyone could give me any tips on handling this age effectively.
You...See MoreOn 1/28/13, Ms. J wrote: > I retired last year after teaching second grade more than > 20 years. Since I love teaching, I decided to do some > subbing in my old school, as well as other schools. I will > be subbing in fifth grade next week, and wondered if anyone > could give me any tips on handling this age effectively.
You shouldn't have any problems - you'll find your stride. I always recommend holding the lesson plans in your hands almost always and adopting an air of being pleasantly brisk. Many subs make the mistake of coming in with a chip on their shoulder or playing Teacher For The Day rather than recognizing that they are there to keep everyone safe and keep relative order - they're not there to rework the classroom, establish new rules or bring a stranger's authority to the room.
None of that should apply to you - you're an experienced teacher of many years of experience. Many subs are people returning to teaching after many years away or brand-new to teaching. Especially in your old school you're not going to have any problems even in a different grade. Have fun.
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