This narrative study followed 11 vocational teachers in the Building and Construction program and examined factors that influenced their transition from the construction site to upper secondary school. The recruitment path for most technical vocational teachers means moving directly from the construction site to the school, where they begin work…

Substitute teachers play a major role in assisting students in the absence of regular teachers. However, there is limited evidence regarding the role of substitute teachers in K-12 faculties. The main purpose of the study was to examine the lived experiences and perceptions of substitute teachers regarding their roles in K-12 faculties in rural…

Quantitative methods and secondary data informed by critical realism and a feminist standpoint provide a contemporary snapshot of academic gender ratios in Australian universities, along with historical data, for the entire population of interest. The study is set in the context of the well-researched, worldwide gendered nature of higher education…

The mythology surrounding the substitute teacher is not a pretty one: Paper airplanes, lost learning, bullying. But as schools collect more information about teacher absenteeism and its consequences, districts and schools are exploring ways to professionalize substitute teaching--or experiment with alternative ways of coping with teacher absences.…

The academic progress of students can be negatively affected by unplanned or extended absence of their teachers that inevitably will occur. This problem is especially acute in larger schools. Research suggests that using substitute teachers may not always provide an effective means of sustaining student progress. Gaps may exist in a common…

This article by a substitute teacher objects to the status and treatment of "subs" and makes a series of requests for such things as lesson plans, school information (including maps) and the feeling of being welcomed by the staff. (JA)

A substitute could enhance the educational experiences of children, if the substitute's role were not perceived as one of babysitter or disciplinaria n. Because of their unique position in the school setting, substitutes, with specialized training, could provide feedback to teachers which would result in improved instructional situations. (HMD)

Inconsistent and inequitable systems of compensation for substitute teachers are reviewed. (MJM)

This article explores the expectations of support for and the experiences of substitute teachers in an urban school division in Saskatchewan. Data were collected in semistructured interviews with seven substitute teachers. The purpose of the study was to explore how substitute teachers frame their professional experiences and construct their roles…

Substitute teachers who perceive a school staff as supportive have greater confidence and are more effective. Tips to help both the substitute and the students have a pleasant and productive day are offered. (MT)

The author provides the regular teacher, the department head, and the principal with tips for helping the substitute teacher. (SJL)

Suggestions are made to help the substitute teacher successfully cope with problems that may arise in the classroom. Examined are techniques for retaining control in the classroom, dealing with specific "games" students commonly play with substitutes, and how to apply the permanent teacher's lesson plan. (JD)

Reports on a recent study of substitute teachers' apprehensions with regard to their role as substitutes. Finds that although the level of anxiety for substitute teachers as a whole did not seem to be high, many teachers were anxious about a variety of factors related to their role. (MS)

Presents information about what should be communicated to substitute teachers and why it is important, focusing on the substitute teacher's role, classroom management tools, curriculum management, and preparing students for the substitute teacher by creating bridges that will help minimize the sense of separation students feel when they have a…