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krooshe
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subbing advice
Hope everyone had a great first day! I'm starting a new job as a permanent sub on Thursday and I'm a nervous wreck. I'm afraid the kids won't listen to me and I won't have control of the class. I've been a classroom teacher for 3 years and never had trouble with classroom management, but I feel as a sub the kids might not respect me. Anyone have any experience with subbing or any advice? Thank you!
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Posted 9/8/09 11:09 PM  |
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MrsYank
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Re: subbing advice
My only advice is if you get the reputation of being a push over then you would be surprised how fast that spreads throughout a school! I always think of when I was in school we definitely knew which subs we were totally going to have the "day off" with and which we knew would stick by their word (and do the worst thing imaginable... tell the teacher!)
Good Luck!
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| Posted 9/9/09 5:44 AM |
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krooshe
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Re: subbing advice
Thank you! I definitely plan on letting the teacher know about behavior problems & which students did a great job.
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| Posted 9/9/09 7:52 PM |
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Jillybean28
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Re: subbing advice
Posted by MrsYank
My only advice is if you get the reputation of being a push over then you would be surprised how fast that spreads throughout a school! I always think of when I was in school we definitely knew which subs we were totally going to have the "day off" with and which we knew would stick by their word (and do the worst thing imaginable... tell the teacher!)
Good Luck!
I agree! I would also add that when I sub I make a short list for the teacher when they get back listing each period and their behavior. Once the students realize that I am giving a full report they are quiet and do their work. Honestly, on the secondary level I often lie and say I am collecting ALL work even if the teacher doesn't ask me to do this. This way they actually do it. With about five mins left I'll say " you know what you were so great....hold on to your work till tomorrow and hand it in then." Hope this helps 
Message edited 9/10/2009 9:54:29 AM.
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| Posted 9/10/09 9:53 AM |
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GraceAndAdam
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Re: subbing advice
You didn't mention what type of school you will be working in (elementary, middle or high school). But if you are subbing in an elementary school, normally the teachers have some type of management system already in place. It definitely is worth your time to look around the classroom for whatever system the teacher uses, from a behavior chart to a bowl of marbles, to stickers. Usually the kids are surprised when I bring up their usual system and tell them we will be following it as usual, and it usually keeps them behaving as they normally would for the most part. Many teachers will leave details about their management systems in their plans, but even if they don't, don't be afraid to ask the students at the beginning of day to tell you what the normal rules and rewards/punishments are. There will always be at least one kid in the class who will be more than happy to fill you in. Sometimes I even make it just seem like I'm curious, like "Oh, what is this bowl of marbles for?" And then the kids tell me all about how they earn or lose marbles depending on their behavior. And once the class knows that you know what is expected of them, they are more likely to behave as they would for their regular teacher.
No matter what grade level you will be subbing in, you should be fine as long as you make it clear from the beginning of the day that the students are expected to behave as normal and that the same rules that they follow for their regular teacher apply for when you're in the classroom. Just make sure to be consistent. As soon as the kids see you let one student slide for misbehaving, they will all start to try to test you.
One more thing...it definitely pays to try to learn all of the students' names as quickly as possible. Many kids are more likely to act out when they think they can't really get in trouble since you don't know who they are. The feeling of anonymity makes them a bit braver, you know? They think that you have no idea who they are and that you won't be able to tell their teacher how they behaved since you won't remember their names. You will usually be able to tell right away which kids will be more likely to cause trouble. Make a point to learn their names and use them often so that they know you know who they are. You will have an advantage as a permanent sub since you will eventually get to know most of the kids in the school. Once the kids get used to seeing you around, they will behave better for you.
Good luck!
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| Posted 9/11/09 5:53 PM |
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krooshe
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Re: subbing advice
Posted by GraceAndAdam
You didn't mention what type of school you will be working in (elementary, middle or high school). But if you are subbing in an elementary school, normally the teachers have some type of management system already in place. It definitely is worth your time to look around the classroom for whatever system the teacher uses, from a behavior chart to a bowl of marbles, to stickers. Usually the kids are surprised when I bring up their usual system and tell them we will be following it as usual, and it usually keeps them behaving as they normally would for the most part. Many teachers will leave details about their management systems in their plans, but even if they don't, don't be afraid to ask the students at the beginning of day to tell you what the normal rules and rewards/punishments are. There will always be at least one kid in the class who will be more than happy to fill you in. Sometimes I even make it just seem like I'm curious, like "Oh, what is this bowl of marbles for?" And then the kids tell me all about how they earn or lose marbles depending on their behavior. And once the class knows that you know what is expected of them, they are more likely to behave as they would for their regular teacher.
No matter what grade level you will be subbing in, you should be fine as long as you make it clear from the beginning of the day that the students are expected to behave as normal and that the same rules that they follow for their regular teacher apply for when you're in the classroom. Just make sure to be consistent. As soon as the kids see you let one student slide for misbehaving, they will all start to try to test you.
One more thing...it definitely pays to try to learn all of the students' names as quickly as possible. Many kids are more likely to act out when they think they can't really get in trouble since you don't know who they are. The feeling of anonymity makes them a bit braver, you know? They think that you have no idea who they are and that you won't be able to tell their teacher how they behaved since you won't remember their names. You will usually be able to tell right away which kids will be more likely to cause trouble. Make a point to learn their names and use them often so that they know you know who they are. You will have an advantage as a permanent sub since you will eventually get to know most of the kids in the school. Once the kids get used to seeing you around, they will behave better for you.
Good luck!
Thank You, great advice! I am in an elementary school. Luckily the kids are very well behaved for the most part. Before I even asked the kids were telling me if I think they are good I can put some marbles in the jar or give them a table point. 
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