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Discipline

by Michele

Dec 29, 2015

As a sub, what techniques would you use to discipline each grade? How do you succeed in discipline in general? When I was a sub, it was very challenging. Like, how do you guys handle disruptions and when to send a kid to the principal's office? What about suspension and detention? Please share what you have done with students in regards to everythi...See More

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pixie BJ wrote some great suggestions; I would add that with litle kids you have to give them movement breaks to they can work off some energy. With the older kids that I work with, be positive and upbet but don't put up with any garbage. Never waste time arguing with a student and never let them see you appearing flustered. Never rush to the part of the...See MoreBJ wrote some great suggestions; I would add that with litle kids you have to give them movement breaks to they can work off some energy. With the older kids that I work with, be positive and upbet but don't put up with any garbage. Never waste time arguing with a student and never let them see you appearing flustered. Never rush to the part of the room where there is a disruption; Walk calmly and deliberately. Give a misbehaving kid a chance to self-correct. Ask him if he would be able to work better in a different seat. If the misbehavior continues and appears deliberate, tell them this is their warning and if they choose to keep disrupting you will call the office. They get one warning. Sometimes when the kid sees you reach for the phone he will suddenly promise to cooperate but it is too late. You have already given him several opportunities to settle down. Make the call, because the kids should not get the idea that they can push it all the way to the edge and then pull back with no consequence. I learned a lot from Dr. Fred Jones, author of Tools for Teaching. He has a great website.

On 12/30/15, BJ wrote: > I put a dot next to the student's name - that means I had to > speak to him or her about behavior. If they get 2 dots, that's > a detention, but I have no idea whether the teacher actually > follows through. > If a student keeps acting up, I will send it to a neighboring > class or call security to have it removed. > I do have a reward system that gets me through those difficult > classes. > But there is the occasional class that doesn't want to listen, > that has no intrinsic motivation. As long as they are in their > seats, I'm okay but I circulate the room and keep a close eye > on them as these are the types of classes where fights can > occur. I learned from teaching in urban schools that you have > to be alert, proactive and de-esclate situations asap, not > just be at your desk. I used to blame myself for classes being > this way, but now I've come to the conclusion it's the class, > not me. As long as no one gets hurt, you will survive another > day. > > > > On 12/29/15, Michele wrote: >> As a sub, what techniques would you use to discipline each >> grade? How do you succeed in discipline in general? When I > was >> a sub, it was very challenging. Like, how do you guys handle >> disruptions and when to send a kid to the principal's > office? >> What about suspension and detention? Please share what you >> have done with students in regards to everything I have >> mentioned. Thanks.

Dec 30, 2015

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Ze Povinho Where I am, I am extremely reluctant to apply corrective action unless absolutely positively necessary to prevent major incidents (i.e. fights).

I have learned a long time ago that if a student acts up for any reason in the Dictatorship aka school site, it is ALWAYS the sub's fault in the view of the permanent teacher and the Generalissimo...See More

Jan 26, 2016

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This generation

by MaSub

Jan 19, 2016

I slipped on some steps on my way to school. Some kids were there. I was hurt. I had a cut on my leg, yet some students laughed and no one helped me up or even got my bag for me! I felt like yelling at them but kept my composure. I went to the nurse then soldiered on through my classes. What is wrong with kids today? They talk back to adults, they ...See More

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pixie Ma Sub, I'm really sorry that happened to you. Incidents where kids are rude or oblivious to others' feelings are very discouraging. At the same time, I often have the experience of high school kids holding the door open for me in the morning, which renews my belief that there are still nice, well-mannered kids. I hope you have a positive experienc...See More

Jan 19, 2016

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Waiting to hear Ze's take on this! On 1/19/16, MaSub wrote: > I slipped on some steps on my way to school. Some kids were > there. I was hurt. I had a cut on my leg, yet some students > laughed and no one helped me up or even got my bag for me! I > felt like yelling at them but kept my composure. I went to > the nurse then soldiered on through my classes. What is >...See More

Jan 22, 2016

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False names

by Sam foley

Dec 23, 2015

Ever had a kid misbehave then when you ask name he lies? Ask for his planner; name's right inside.

So's his address. Name's real if he loses planner, but address might be phony. Kid said he lived at Taco Bell.

Maybe Principal can visit him there.

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pixie...the benefit is... The perceived benefit to the student is to gain peer admiration for pulling a fast one and (they hope) getting away with it. As we have unfortunately seen, disrespectful students are often viewed as leaders by their peers and thus looked up to for their derring do.

On 1/03/16, Seating charts? wrote: > On 1/02/16, pixie wrote: >> ...See More

Jan 4, 2016

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Tacos are good Unfortunately, his name was listed as "Frito Bandito"

On 12/23/15, Sam foley wrote: > Ever had a kid misbehave then when you ask name he > lies? > Ask for his planner; name's right inside. > > So's his address. Name's real if he loses planner, but > address might be phony. Kid said he lived at Taco Bell. > &g...See More

Jan 8, 2016

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Choosing the right school

by Colleen

Jan 7, 2016

I am seeking my masters in education and have been an educator in a high school. Im substituting to increase my carnal knowledge of teaching practices across new areas of curriculum than i taught. Has any ofyou tried this approach to building awareness? I cant decide whether to learn more lower grades or continue the secondary but different areas.

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are you serious? If this is a serious post, I suggest you google the meaning of "carnal knowledge" immediately, before you find yourself in deep trouble.

On 1/07/16, Colleen wrote: > I am seeking my masters in education and have been an educator > in a high school. Im substituting to increase my carnal > knowledge of teaching practices a...See More

Jan 7, 2016

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translation This seems like something that was run through an online translator before being posted. The person posting it probably doesn't speak English well enough to understand.

On 1/07/16, are you serious? wrote: > If this is a serious post, I suggest you google the meaning > of "carnal knowledge" immediately, before you find yours...See More

Jan 8, 2016

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Happy 2016!

by Ze Povinho

Jan 1, 2016

Happy 2016!

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Pixie Same to you!

On 1/01/16, Ze Povinho wrote: > Happy 2016!

Jan 2, 2016

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missing 1 day sub. pay

by deb

Dec 24, 2015

I am missing 1 day sub. pay. This has happened 2 x's this year at different schools. I am very careful where I am told to sign in. Luckily I looked in my employee portal and was able to see what day is missing. The pay check for this one is next Thursday. Tried to reach the fin. sec. but the school is closed. I will call again on Monday. I just hop...See More

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BJ I hear you. Luckily, we have aesop to go by, and I always keep a written record of my assignments and compare them to what I get paid. I really think a fair rate for certified substitutes would be 120-140 a day because after taxes all I'm left with is 80 a day - and that's at my top-paying district.

On 12/24/15, deb wrote: > I am missin...See More

Dec 25, 2015

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Okay to use your own lesson ?

by Phil

Dec 18, 2015

The teacher did not leave any plans today. I looked all over the room but could not find any plans I checked with the other teacher, she did not receive any e-mails from her, and neither did the office. The kids said they don't use the textbook. The teacher gives them magazine articles to read. So I just had them write a holiday themed story. One o...See More

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Sarah Who the HECK tapes their lesson plans to the corner of a Whiteboard?? Isn't it protocol (and common sense!) to leave lesson plans on the DESK so a sub can find them?? Is the teacher a new teacher? I imagine the principal is going to have a chat with the teacher and suggest where he/she should be putting lesson plans so the sub can find them. Good ...See More

Dec 19, 2015

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Math Teach I'm a certified teacher. This year, I'm working as a sub, like the rest of you.

When I needed a sub, I ALWAYS left plans on my desk, as Sarah suggested. IN addition, I left class rosters, copies of all handouts the students would be receiving, and answer keys for everything the kids got. In addition, I would send copies of lesson plans to ...See More

Dec 19, 2015

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Useful links

by joyfulmusicteacher

Dec 18, 2015

Many times when I sub, I will need to keep internet tabs open for attendance, class videos, etc.

A nice default window, with no advertising is the word clock from timeanddate(dot)com I can use this as a "screensaver" without resetting the teacher's computer.

Also, I will use the countdown timer from this site so I do not...See More

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re: copies

by BJ

Dec 12, 2015

I don't mind making copies or grading on occasion, but schools seem to have a mentality that we are brainless and nothing else to do but do brainless work for them. Yes, I often read or check e-mail, but more often I'm playing catch-up, reading over the text, trying to decipher math problems etc.

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