Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Subbing

I have been subbing for a variety of classes lately, everything from construction techniques to U.S. History. It amazes me what teachers expect (or should I say, don't expect) from a sub. I have watched more movies than I can count. I even talked to one teacher ahead of time, and told him that I was certified in Social Sciences/History, and he said he would make lesson plans where I could actually teach. He still had me show a video for two days, but he allowed me to comment on it as it played. :o( Students and aides in the classes that I sub for tell me that I do a better job than the teacher I am subbing for (not bragging here, just commenting). That is a sad commentary on how complacent some teachers get as they teach day after day. I hope I never get there.

Keep smiling. Have a great day! Stick.

3 comments:

Nene said...

My mother-in-law used to sub alot and I was really surprised when she would tell me that all she had to do was show a movie, or make them study, while she just read a book or did a crossword puzzle.

Mr. Giggles said...

I'll be honest. If I'm gone, I usually have a DVD ready--one which has info the kids copy down. There are just too many subs out there who know NOTHING about my subject! I now also have workbooks that can be handed out as well, but I can't expect that a sub will be able to actually DO anything...

Inklings said...

With your classes, Mr. Giggles, most subs cannot!