Substitute Teaching A Handbook for Hassle-Free Subbing

by Pronin, Barbara

• ISBN13: 9780312774844
• ISBN10: 0312774842
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1983-11-15
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Summary

The book that tells everything you need to know for a successful and rewarding part-time career: What a sub does How to qualify (it's easier than you think) What you'll earn How to ensure you'll work as much as you want, and where and when you want The four keys to good subbing Plus: A sub's bag of tricks-a wealth of brainteasers, puzzles, games, instant arts and crafts, creative play, indoor sports for rainy days, and ways to use your own special talents to keep students productively-and happily-occupied.

Author Biography

Barbara Pronin, who has been an actress and a probation officer, now combines writing, motherhood, and substitute teaching. She lives in West Covina, California.

Table of Contents

Introduction	ix
Part One: THE ABCs OF SUBBING
What Does a Sub Do?	3	(8)
Can I Qualify?	11	(13)
How Much Can I Earn?	24	(9)
Where Do I Begin?	33	(8)
A Look at Today's Classroom	41	(9)
Choosing the Grade Level for Me	50	(11)
Learning Basic Procedures	61	(12)
Part Two: IN THE CLASSROOM ON YOUR OWN
Four Keys to Good Subbing	73	(10)
On a Typical Day	83	(8)
Your Day from Start to Finish (K--6)	91	(11)
The Junior and Senior High School Day	102	(7)
Part Three: A BAG OF TRICKS
Timefillers in the Bag	109	(17)
Brainteasers	126	(12)
Instant Arts and Crafts	138	(18)
Creative Play	156	(13)
Indoor Sports for Rainy Days	169	(12)
Using Your Own Special Talents	181	(12)
Part Four: WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE?
A Chart for Self-Evaluation	193	(9)
Ideas for Growth and Sharing	202	(8)
On Subbing	210	(14)
Epilogue	224	(3)
Appendix A: Sources for More Bright Ideas	227	(2)
Appendix B: Good Reading	229	(4)
Index	233