Digital teaching portfolios have been proposed as an effective tool for teacher learning and professional development, but there is a lack of empirical evidence supporting their effectiveness. This study proposed the design of a structured digital portfolio equipped with multiple aids (e.g. self-assessment, peer assessment, discussion and journal…

One person's experiences and views of substitute teaching at the elementary level. (IRT)

Author proposes an interdisciplinary approach through which the substitute teacher can utilize his knowledge of his field of specialization by relating it to the subject area to which he has been assigned. (Author/MB)

Tips for the substitute teacher. (CM)

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)

Skillful substitute teachers are critical to student achievement, especially in today's high-stakes accountability environment. Because teachers are absent from duty, some for short periods of time and others for lengthy time frames, schools may find it difficult to meet high academic and accountability standards without prepared substitute…

Highlights 12 "Rs" of substitute teaching, which create a conceptual framework that reflects both the professional demands and the practical realities of substitute teaching. The 12 Rs are: routines; responsibility; reasonableness; resilience; resourcefulness; retreat; research; respect; reward; readiness; relevance; and reflection. (SM)

In this article, the author introduces innovative activities designed for students to eliminate the teacher's stress of the last days of school. As an elementary teacher for many years and now a substitute teacher, the author states that she had always dreaded the last week of school. To minimize stress and to keep the children learning, she uses…

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)

Presents 25 activities suggested for use by substitute teachers who come in on short notice. (JMB)

One study indicates that learning loss occurs when substitute teachers are in classrooms, and the data gathered here indicate not only that virtually nothing is being done to prevent such loss but that the amount of time lost is increasing. (Author/IRT)

One hundred seventy five substitute teachers in West Virginia responded to a survey by listing three situations that substitutes feel least prepared to deal with. Content analysis established seven categories of responses, which are discussed. (MT)

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