Education for All

Most teachers hate getting a substitute teacher for their class because it is so much work to get prepared for the substitute. Since many districts have gone to the automated sub finder system the teacher is also never sure who will be their substitute and that worries them because the wrong substitute teacher can make more work for the regular teacher. So if you are going to substitute then you need to go in prepared to help the teacher and maintain control of the class.If a substitute teacher doesn’t follow through with lesson plans and discipline it can louse up the regular teachers class for a day or two. I know this because I taught for thirty seven years and then started to substitute after retirement so I now can talk about both sides.

Here are some hints to be a successful substitute teacher. Remember maintaining control of the class is of the main importance. (more…)

Some people say you are a smart-alek. Other people swear by your knowledge and always ask you to share your knowledge. You like teaching and helping individuals, so why not let them in on what you know?You never really did think about becoming a teacher, but as you get older and older and your knowledge in your chosen field continues to expand, you are starting to feel the need to teach others about what you know and how they can become experts in the field like you are.

No matter what your area, your knowledge can be invaluable to others who want to know more about it. But you do not have to start teaching college courses or go back to school to earn a teaching certificate to start sharing what you know with others.Instead, look into teaching some continuing education courses to share your wealth of knowledge and expertise with others. Continuing education courses are a great way for teachers to share what they know with students who are generally interested in the subject matter. (more…)