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Every classroom reacts differently to a substitute teacher. What would you do if you were subbing and the class refused to listen to you and was poorly behaved?
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I have been in this exact situation, as I am currently a substitute teacher. Students tend to pay less attention when a sub is there, it sucks to be the bad guy and of course, you want the kids to like you, but there are still things to be done, even though the teacher is gone. If the behavior is progressively getting worse throughout the day, I would get the class's attention and explain to them that there is work that needs to be completed, and if they decide to not work or to not listen to me, I would tell them that I would have to leave a note for their teacher. I would also give them an incentive for them to complete their work, like an extra recess at the end of the day or to be able to play a game. Sometimes assistance from someone from the office may be needed to help get back on track, it's never a bad thing to ask for help. The most important thing to remember is to just get through the day and complete as much of what the teacher left for you as possible. If issues arise, leave a note to explain everything to the teacher. Some classes are especially difficult, but as long as you did everything you could, you'll be alright.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I totally agree with this and even as an intern this has happened to me before. Leaving a note detailing the events that went on that day was the right thing to do
Rated On: February 24, 2023 1:41 am
Rated By: Nataly Rovira
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: thumbs up
Rated On: February 25, 2023 6:04 pm
Rated By: buTuDe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Good way to consider the students and compromise.
Rated On: February 26, 2023 5:24 pm
Rated By: Triston Williams
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Explained this wonderfully
Rated On: February 26, 2023 10:38 pm
Rated By: aseTyD
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Incentives are such a good way to motivate students to stay on task. I worked as a sub as well and this was a game-changer!
Rated On: March 27, 2023 4:59 pm
Rated By: eHaSaN
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I am also a substitute and have had days where a class is completely uncontrollable. Your feedback covers many areas and gives different routes to take for handling these rowdy classes.
Rated On: September 24, 2023 11:03 pm
Rated By: jyGaZu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: thank you for this explanation
Rated On: November 5, 2023 1:55 pm
Rated By: aSyLyt
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I love how this solution is pretty optimistic and honest. Getting through the day is the most important thing and you just have to ty your best to get the students to listen.
Rated On: November 6, 2023 6:29 pm
Rated By: yPyZuz