How to be a successful teaching assistant / Jill Morgan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Morgan, Jill, 1956- author.

Series:

Teaching Assistant's Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Teachers' assistants--Vocational guidance.

Teachers' assistants.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (154 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Continuum, [2007]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Packed with practical advice, case studies and checklists, this book will help all classroom support staff to help teachers and pupils to achieve maximum success.

Contents:

Cover; Contents; List of tables; List of figures; Introduction; The purpose and structure of this book; TAs in the UK and elsewhere; On being an adult learner; 1 What is a TA?; What is a TA?; How do you fit into the education system?; Why the distinction between TAs and professionals?; Appropriate roles and responsibilities for TAs; Standards for your work as a TA; Formal qualifications available to TAs in England and Wales; Chapter summary; How well am I doing? Self-evaluation exercise; 2 Defining your role in the classroom; What is your job description?

How is your role shaped by the LA and school?How is your role shaped by individual pupil needs?; Your role as you understand it; What about behaviour management?; Clarifying your role with your supervisor; Chapter summary; How well am I doing? Self-evaluation exercise; 3 Skills and assets required for your role; Assets you bring to your work; What skills does your job require?; How to increase your skills and knowledge; Dealing with misconceptions or difficulties; Case study: The right person for the job; Chapter summary; How well am I doing? Self-evaluation exercise

4 Working with your supervisorThe legal requirement for supervision; Who is your supervisor?; What is supervision?; The importance of daily instructional supervision; Working effectively under supervision; Case study: Who's in charge here anyway?; Chapter summary; How well am I doing? Self-evaluation exercise; 5 Conclusion; Success as a TA; Where do you go from here?; Appendix; Useful sources of information and training; Organizations and websites; Glossary

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4411-5658-5

OCLC:

913513778