Hawaii Substitute Teacher Course Study Guide
*The Essential Functions of a Substitute Teacher Correct
Answer A. Follow Basic Procedures
B. Provide for Health and Safety of Students
C. Comply with Applicable Laws, DOE policies, Rules and
Procedures
D. Maintain Effective and Positive Classroom Control
E. Provide Effective Instruction
F. Exemplify Professionalism in Teaching
G. Exhibit Adaptability and Flexibility
H. Communicate Effectively
#1 Be an Effective Communicator Correct Answer Build
Positive relationships
1. Treat others with respect
2. Exchange information with students
3. Understand students' language
4. Give directions in a way that students understand
5. Be clear about a situation before responding
6. Give and receive feedback
7. Learn to be comfortable saying "no"
8. Include parents in the communication loop
#1 Concrete Correct Answer Object manipulation
Helps students to relate manipulative and computational
processes
Repeated opportunities to practice
#1 Meaning Correct Answer The insight and understanding
behind the words.
,#1 Range Correct Answer Students will write using various
forms to communicate for a variety of purposes and audiences.
#2 Polish Your Presentation Skills Correct Answer 1. Use
emotive Facial Expressions
2. Make eye contact
3. Incorporate Body Movements
4. Vary Vocal tones
#2 Semi-Concrete Correct Answer Representational Level
Use of two-dimensional drawings
#3 Abstract Correct Answer Solve problems without using
objects or drawings to solve computation problems
Students read the problem, remember the answer or thinks of a
way to compute the answer, and writes the answer
Mastery at this level is essential
#3 Cooperative Learning Correct Answer Students work
together to maximize their own and others' learning
- Cooperative learning is not always appropriate
#4 Provide Specific Positive Feedback Correct Answer Praise
the behavior not the student
5 positive comments for each negative 1
#5 Equalize Participation Correct Answer 1. Use wait time
2. Use a randomizer (names out of a hat)
3. Pass a ball or other object to students
, 4. Allow silent signals (raised hands, thumbs up, holding up
cards, etc)
5. Use "talking chips"
#6 Ask Good Questions Correct Answer - Prepare questions
in advance
- Give students ample time to think before answering
- Questions cause critical thinking
#7 Develop Sponge Activities Correct Answer Short activities
to replace empty time
1. Phonemic Awareness Instruction Correct Answer
Phonemic awareness is the ability to notice, think about and
work with the individual sounds in spoken words.
1. Pre-Writing Correct Answer Brainstorm ideas, decide on
appropriate text, organize ideas
2. Composing Correct Answer Rough draft of writing
Focus attention on the development of MEANING
2. Phonics Instruction Correct Answer Phonics instruction
teaches the relationships between the letters (graphemes) of
written language and the individual sounds (phonemes) of
spoken language.
3. Fluency Instruction Correct Answer Fluency is the ability
to read a text accurately and quickly.
*The Essential Functions of a Substitute Teacher Correct
Answer A. Follow Basic Procedures
B. Provide for Health and Safety of Students
C. Comply with Applicable Laws, DOE policies, Rules and
Procedures
D. Maintain Effective and Positive Classroom Control
E. Provide Effective Instruction
F. Exemplify Professionalism in Teaching
G. Exhibit Adaptability and Flexibility
H. Communicate Effectively
#1 Be an Effective Communicator Correct Answer Build
Positive relationships
1. Treat others with respect
2. Exchange information with students
3. Understand students' language
4. Give directions in a way that students understand
5. Be clear about a situation before responding
6. Give and receive feedback
7. Learn to be comfortable saying "no"
8. Include parents in the communication loop
#1 Concrete Correct Answer Object manipulation
Helps students to relate manipulative and computational
processes
Repeated opportunities to practice
#1 Meaning Correct Answer The insight and understanding
behind the words.
,#1 Range Correct Answer Students will write using various
forms to communicate for a variety of purposes and audiences.
#2 Polish Your Presentation Skills Correct Answer 1. Use
emotive Facial Expressions
2. Make eye contact
3. Incorporate Body Movements
4. Vary Vocal tones
#2 Semi-Concrete Correct Answer Representational Level
Use of two-dimensional drawings
#3 Abstract Correct Answer Solve problems without using
objects or drawings to solve computation problems
Students read the problem, remember the answer or thinks of a
way to compute the answer, and writes the answer
Mastery at this level is essential
#3 Cooperative Learning Correct Answer Students work
together to maximize their own and others' learning
- Cooperative learning is not always appropriate
#4 Provide Specific Positive Feedback Correct Answer Praise
the behavior not the student
5 positive comments for each negative 1
#5 Equalize Participation Correct Answer 1. Use wait time
2. Use a randomizer (names out of a hat)
3. Pass a ball or other object to students
, 4. Allow silent signals (raised hands, thumbs up, holding up
cards, etc)
5. Use "talking chips"
#6 Ask Good Questions Correct Answer - Prepare questions
in advance
- Give students ample time to think before answering
- Questions cause critical thinking
#7 Develop Sponge Activities Correct Answer Short activities
to replace empty time
1. Phonemic Awareness Instruction Correct Answer
Phonemic awareness is the ability to notice, think about and
work with the individual sounds in spoken words.
1. Pre-Writing Correct Answer Brainstorm ideas, decide on
appropriate text, organize ideas
2. Composing Correct Answer Rough draft of writing
Focus attention on the development of MEANING
2. Phonics Instruction Correct Answer Phonics instruction
teaches the relationships between the letters (graphemes) of
written language and the individual sounds (phonemes) of
spoken language.
3. Fluency Instruction Correct Answer Fluency is the ability
to read a text accurately and quickly.
