What You'll Get From This Course

Introduction to Facilitating Instruction will show you the features and types of curriculum in a modern classroom and how to implement a sub plan. All course content is based on the Substitute Teacher Competency Framework.

Course Curriculum

    1. Facilitating Instruction: Pre-Series Reflection

    2. Introduction to Instruction

    3. What to Expect in this 4-Course Series

    1. Getting to Know the Modern Classroom

    2. Curriculum and Standards

    3. Math

    4. Literacy

    5. Social Studies and Science

    6. Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

    7. Reflect: Modern Schools

    8. Community: Modern Schools

    1. Overview

    2. Types of Plans

    3. Empathy for Teachers

    4. Reflect: Sub Plans

    5. Community: Sub Plans

    6. Reading a Sub Plan

    7. Following the Teaching Plan

    1. Preparing for the Day

    2. Gather Your Materials

    3. Classroom Technology

    4. Accommodations

    1. Learning Check: Introduction to Classroom Instruction

About this course

  • 23 lessons

About this series

Substitute teachers are most effective when they study the lesson plan and figure out the best instructional strategies for the day. The Facilitating Instruction series will cover 1) how to read a sub plan, 2) key concepts of curriculum and instruction, 3) implementing a lesson plan, 4) using community building and academic activities to enhance a lesson plan, and 5) when it's necessary, how to implement your own lesson. Happy learning!