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On Subbing: The First Four Years

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ISBN13: 9780972696753
ISBN10: 097269675x
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Dave is a substitute teacher in Portland and tells his tales of woe. He goes to work not knowing what the day holds and tries to make the best out of it when people make fun of his glasses or threaten to fight him. He helps kids with their homework and he agrees when the kids tell him why they think school sucks. Dave is a great writer and this zine is made on copiers in high schools in his spare time.
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Table of Contents

Intro
Glossary — a compendium of useful terms
My First Year — wherein I try to teach and get kicked in the groin
Interlude I — bad actions for good reasons
My Second Year — a mishap buying rice puts my reputation in jeopardy
Interlude II — an unconventional trip to Salem
My Third Year — troubled kids watch Michael Jackson videos
My Fourth Year — brown wheat paste vs. pogo stick injury
Outro
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hrmalexandra, July 30, 2008 (view all comments by hrmalexandra)
I love this book ... as a PPS sub myself I recognized some of my own adventures in the stories - and moments that I was glad "my kids" were so great.

One correction, however - Dave is a substitute para-educator, not teacher. This means he is often an assistant in special ed classrooms and deals with adults and kids on jobs. When you read it, think about all the para-educators that make inclusive education possible!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780972696753
Subtitle:
The First Four Years
Author:
Dave
Author:
Roche, Dave
Publisher:
Microcosm.
Location:
Portland, OR
Subject:
General
Subject:
General Social Science
Copyright:
2004
Edition Number:
2
Publication Date:
July 20, 2004
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
127
Dimensions:
1.20x10.12x.32 in. .30 lbs.
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