I NEVER HAVE, and I probably NEVER WILL, have students evaluate relief teachers (include me as a relief teacher) but this is a thought provoking concept.
Motivating Students Who Don't Care is a comprehensive and practical guide for reconnecting with discouraged students and reawakening their excitement and enthusiasm for learning.
Don't Relief Teacher's know this problem? Solving it is a lot harder but this resource will help.
I was relief teaching with a group of year 6 & 7 students and I had 2 hours to teach them how to find the discount price of an item on sale. Too easy I thought - but after 30 minutes I found my very straight forward lesson wasn't so straight forward. Some kids were struggling and some kids were flying through it.
This is an article that depicts several strategies to help improve the behavior of students. Having strategies to help regulate student behavior is extremely important in the classroom. These strategies can help to keep the class focused and to accomplish what needs to be done.
Power Writing is a comprehensive teaching opportunity and a great strategy to keep in your relief teaching arsenal.
I like it because it takes the pressure off you and places it onto the kids. You are just the flag waver. I start my relief teaching day like a bull at a gate so I keep this for after lunch time when my energies are lower. (Hey, I miss my Poppy nap when I work!)
Do you feel like you are always talking yourself out of success? I know some relief teachers who often fail before they start because they talk themselves down.
I know it's corny, but I think kids do smell fear!
I am lucky enough to be working with a group of 11 and 12 year old students for a couple of hours per day over a couple of weeks. I have been tasked with extending their learning. The ultimate goal is to improving their performance on NAPLAN tests later in the year.
Generally most students want to behave and very few really want the tension of getting into trouble. So if you give instructions, anticipate that the student will comply and act as if this is the case.
During Term 2, 2012 the
QCT will visit major centres in Queensland conducting workshops and information sessions about teacher registration requirements.
Fun Math Games For School Or Homeschool Education - Printable Board Games, Card Games And Game Sheets For Children. Educational Games Ready For The Classroom. Makes Math Fun And Easy. Kids, Teachers And Parents All Love These Fun Math Games.
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