How to Prepare Class Management Tips for a Substitute Teacher?
A teacher knows her class well from students to classes and other
responsibilities. But what if one day you come to know that you require
taking long emergency holidays and you have no time left to brief the new
substitute teacher. You are worried about the unfinished course and other
activities and preparations for upcoming annual day. The solution is to
prepare easy plan folder for the substitute educator, so that he/she feels
more comfortable and knows exactly what to do, without feeling panicky. It
is usually that substitute teachers are without notice as it is emergency call.
It gets difficult for him and students to adjust to the change. A little help
from your side can help reduce the gravity of awkwardness for new teacher
and students. Here is how you can prepare easy plans for your substitute-
Begin with listing classroom rules. It is like an overview for teacher to
know what to do and what not to do. By gaining knowledge on this
front, the substitute can let children know that he/she is well aware
with followed conventions in the classroom. This will alert students to
not to take their new teacher frivolously. This will help ensure that
students behave as they should.
Prepare a description for class routines. Let the substitute teacher
know what subject class follows another. It is not just about providing
a time-table but write whatever that is required for example – Are
students in charge of handling out papers in a particular class? When
do students get free time? Etc. Also, write names of teachers taking
particular classes along with the names of their substitute teachers.
Prepare lesson guide plan. Include all chapters and reference
materials. Also, if subjects are assisted by any practical lessons.
Provide books and reference materials. Have them printed off and
place it in the folder for easy access.
Provide substitute teacher with a policy handbook, so that he/she can
quickly refer to it at times of dilemma. It may include things like lunch
rules, fire drills, playground rules, internet usage etc.
Last but not least prepare list of students in the class. With complete
information about them. Mention emergency contact number of each
child’s parents or guardians. Also, mark the names of students who
will be of particular help to the teacher. Giving substitute teacher
heads up about these students can be a big help in a way.
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