The Training Video Series for the Substitute Teacher
A 4 Video Set

This set includes 4 Videos (see ordering information below for individual videos).

We need substitute teachers, and we need them to continue the learning that has been begun by the regular classroom teacher. This video series will help you provide the consistent direction and training for these important members of your education team. Each tape provides practical, proven ideas to help substitute teachers be more effective and successful in the classroom. Better yet, these ideas will draw on substitute teachers' creativity, challenging them to use these strategies in the many different classroom situations they see each day.

Tape 1: Getting Started

This tape discusses the common obstacles faced by substitute teachers and presents strategies to help overcome them. Topics presented include: ways to overcome the substitute stereotype with students and staff; strategies for coping with the short-term notice nature of subbing; and ways to ask for and receive support without burdening others.

Tape 2: Setting the Tone for Positive Classroom Management

Helps substitute teachers make the most of their initial meeting with students and addresses the top concern of substitutes- classroom management. It presents: strategies for a smooth start; tips for establishing control; and strategies for communicating behavior expectations and involving students in maintaining a positive classroom climate.

Tape 3: Engaging Learners and Managing the Curriculum

Once in the classroom, a substitute must move forward with the curriculum while providing a stimulating atmosphere for students. This tape covers: tips for understanding and teaching the curriculum; how to engage students to direct their own learning and take responsibility for their success; and sample active learning strategies that work.

Tape 4: Making Yourself a Highly Sought-After Substitute

Building a good reputation enables substitute teachers to find more and better work, including long-term positions that cover an entire semester or school year. This tape features: specific tips for building a positive reputation for being flexible and professional; guidelines for understanding the school district placement system; and how to plan for the transition between the regular classroom teacher and the substitute.

Ordering Information

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