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.
Module 1: Routines and Behavior Management
• Morning Routines
• Day to Day Teaching
• Long-Term Teaching
• Behavior Management
• Activities for Kindergarten
Module 2: Grades 1 - 3
• What are First Graders, Second Graders, & Third Graders Learning?
• Activities for First Grade
• Activities for Second Grade
• Activities for Third Grade
Module 3: Grades 4 - 6
• What are Fourth Graders, Fifth Graders, and Sixth Graders Learning?
• Activities for Fourth Grade
• Activities for Fifth Grade
• Activities for Sixth Grade
Module 4: Secondary Grades
• Secondary Grade Learning Topics
• Professionalism
• Tips for a Successful Day
• Extra Activities
After completing this course, learners 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
Certificate of completion
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.