Posted by fayeroe on March 30, 2008, at 15:42:47
In reply to Re: substitute teachers, posted by Dr. Bob on March 30, 2008, at 14:17:40
> > I am a substitute teacher at the big prison here and the motto there is "firm, fair and consistent".
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> > Consistency from you would really go a very long way here. An even "keel" is reassuring to anyone and particulary people with mental health issues.
> >
> > Thanks for making that admission, Dr.
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> You're welcome, and I like that motto. I think the administration here is always firm, fair, and consistent, but my presence does seem to make a difference:
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> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20080313/msgs/820304.html
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> I have the idea that it can be hard for substitute teachers. And the deputies here are kind of in that position.
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> Bobsubstitute teaching isn't hard for me. when i walk in, i own that class. i let them know what my expectations are, up front, and let them know that if they don't meet them...i will write them a case and then they go before security.
there is structure in a prison. it is totally up to the substitute to maintain an orderly classroom. no one told me that, it's just the way i operate there.
i also make it very clear that i am there to help them learn and that it goes both ways...if they learn, so do i.
seems to me that being a deputy could be very close to being a sub. it is an individual thing here and in a prison.
one major difference is that a deputy will never be taken hostage and there is a very good chance that someone might try that there. :-) (i took self defense classes before i would agree to be in the classrooms) :-)
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