Student Teacher, have a day of subbing coming

[Ryan Fox]

I'm a second year student teacher, and part of this placement is that they have us sub somewhere else in the school (it's a grade 10 - 12 school, with 1200 kids). I'm nervous about subbing because I have trouble breaking ice with students (I get on great with them once that's done).

Any advice from people?

 

[AMDucky]

Start with basics, it will fall into place

Say Good Morning / Good Afternoon Class with a smile on your face, then get them started w/ something, like a warm-up or take out their homework, etc ... then call roll/attendance (it's easier if they are doing something vs just waiting for you to call their name ... they need to get busy on something right away - this gives them less of a chance to misdirect their attention (goof-off). Then take it from there!

Good luck!