Classroom Management & BehaviorSubstitute Teaching Grades K-12
Many people choose substitute teaching to further their career or to gain experience working in classrooms and with students. Our Substitute Teaching course breaks down each grade level in sections that discuss what students are learning and possible activities to implement for each curricular area. We also describe ways to create smooth day to day routines, behavior management techniques, and tips for having success as a substitute teacher.
Course details+
Many people choose substitute teaching to further their career or to gain experience working in classrooms and with students. Our Substitute Teaching course breaks down each grade level in sections that discuss what students are learning and possible activities to implement for each curricular area. We also describe ways to create smooth day to day routines, behavior management techniques, and tips for having success as a substitute teacher.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Recall techniques for creating routines and approaches for behavior management
- Identify what students in elementary grades are learning and activities for each curricular area
- Describe what students in middle and secondary grades are learning and activities for each curricular area
- Recognize features of maintaining professionalism
Syllabus & lessons+
Module 1 - Routines and Behavior Management
Module 2 - Grades 1 - 3
Module 3 - Grades 4 - 6
Module 4 - Secondary Grades
Substitute Teaching Grades K-12 Module 1
Routines and Behavior Management
Substitute teachers must be prepared to deal with variety of classroom and student situations. In our first module, we discuss how to set up a structured morning routine. We also describe what day to day tasks look like, as well as long term aspects of being a substitute teacher. Finally, we discuss what kindergarteners typically learn and possible activities for each curricular area.
- Morning Routines
- Day to Day Teaching
- Long-Term Teaching
- Behavior Management
- Activities for Kindergarten
Substitute Teaching Grades K-12 Module 2
Grades 1 - 3
In this module we discuss what students in grades 1 – 3 learn on a daily basis, suggestions for activities per curricular area, books, and websites for each grade level.
- What are First Graders, Second Graders, & Third Graders Learning?
- Activities for First Grade
- Activities for Second Grade
- Activities for Third Grade
Substitute Teaching Grades K-12 Module 3
Grades 4 - 6
In this module we explore what students in grades 4 – 6 learn on a daily basis, suggestions for activities per curricular area, books, and websites for each grade level.
- What are Fourth Graders, Fifth Graders, and Sixth Graders Learning?
- Activities for Fourth Grade
- Activities for Fifth Grade
- Activities for Sixth Grade
Substitute Teaching Grades K-12 Module 4
Secondary Grades
In our final module we explore secondary grade learning topics, as well as tips for maintaining professional and having a successful day. We also describe extra activities to use for every grade level.
- Secondary Grade Learning Topics
- Professionalism
- Tips for a Successful Day
- Extra Activities
Instructor+
Beth Fellion
Beth has over 25 years of experience in the education field. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Spanish and a Master’s degree as a Reading Specialist from the University of New York at Potsdam. She has a taught at various grade levels in the public school system and also in a wide variety of specialties, such as teaching Spanish elementary grades, teaching visually impaired students, and substitute teaching. Beth is also currently an adjunct professor at the State University of New York at Potsdam.
Prerequisites+
No prerequisites required.
Instructional materials+
All materials included in course.
System requirements+
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 10 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2019 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS version 11 or higher
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Amazon Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player
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