Substitute teaching is a great way for many professionals to either work part time or even full time as educators. Dr. Johnson’s Substitute Teaching Essentials – a Veteran’s Guide to Becoming a Great Substitute Teacher is an excellent resource for anyone new to the field or who is on their way to being a seasoned pro as a guest teacher.
This book provides useful insight for each of the processes associated with guest teaching. From landing the interview, dressing for success, and determining which school or district is a good “fit” for you, this book has it all.
The forms and sample documents included are a terrific resource providing useful support and information for new career oriented substitutes venturing into the field. The additional listing of certification requirement websites for each state is incredibly useful for those seeking alternative or reciprocal certification requirements for their state of residence.
The inclusion of practical lesson plans, ideas, and activities appropriate for each specific age group is very practical and a handy thing to have in hand in the event that the classroom you enter does not have emergency plans evident. Walking into a classroom with little or no resources as a guest teacher puts you on awkward footing with your young charges at best! Every educator who has stepped in as a substitute has a story about the day they had a difficult class and no lesson plans. They had to “wing” it, wishing they had walked in with alternative plans in hand. This book has those contingency plans and more!
Johnson’s book is a nifty, constructive, and effective tool to add to your shelf. Anyone who is a guest educator will be well served by this content rich book. It should be a must have for anyone looking to do their best on the job, both inside and outside of the classroom. Substitute Teaching Essentials – a Veteran’s Guide to Becoming a Great Substitute Teacher is the guide for those who are highly motivated and determined to pursue the craft of their new career… Teaching!
Substitute Teaching Essentials - A Veteran's Guide to Becoming a Great Substitute Teacher
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