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Long term Subbing

by Margaret Gochenour

Mar 23, 2009

I just completed a long term subbing job. It lasted from October to March. Yes it was long term. I had done one once before. But the first time, I had just retired and it was too soon after retiring. This time I was ready to go back to the classroom of 4th grade students. I learned how the new technology has changed in the classroom. It was a great learning experience. My colleagues welcomed me back with open arms. They helped me learn the new technology of smartborards and senteoes. The students had their moments as they hadn't known their regular teacher very long, only 4 weeks at the begining of the school year. So I really got to know the students strengths and weaknesses as time progressed.

Some of the same problems exist with children as they did when I taught for 35 years. Those problems stand out more to me than ever. You still have those students who are seeking attention. They like to run the classroom, and you have to set them straight from the begining.You still ha...See MoreI just completed a long term subbing job. It lasted from October to March. Yes it was long term. I had done one once before. But the first time, I had just retired and it was too soon after retiring. This time I was ready to go back to the classroom of 4th grade students. I learned how the new technology has changed in the classroom. It was a great learning experience. My colleagues welcomed me back with open arms. They helped me learn the new technology of smartborards and senteoes. The students had their moments as they hadn't known their regular teacher very long, only 4 weeks at the begining of the school year. So I really got to know the students strengths and weaknesses as time progressed.

Some of the same problems exist with children as they did when I taught for 35 years. Those problems stand out more to me than ever. You still have those students who are seeking attention. They like to run the classroom, and you have to set them straight from the begining.You still have those students who do not know how to get along socially with their peers, so you have to make them understand how friendship with students work. You still have those students who are lazy and don't want to do their best. You still have those students who are reading below grade level, and every test is a struggle for them, especially if they are Hispanic.

But through the entire time, I truly enjoyed the children and their stories, their caring personalities. When the week came they knew it was time for me to leave, they were saying,"I am going to miss you, will you come and eat lunch with us, will you come back and sub for us again if our teacher gets sick or something, will you come visit us on the very last day of school?" They made posters with signatures on the posters, stating: We'll Miss You!" 3 little girls actually had tears and were so sad the last day. So I felt that I did a good job as far as relating to the students and gaining their trust. Because at first they were not quite sure if they should trust and respect me. It was a great experience, I will treasure it for a long time.

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