Assistant Of Education

Author : Mary Harber,Asha Rao
Publisher : Canadian Scholars
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781773383774

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The Role of an Education Assistant, Second Edition by Mary Harber,Asha Rao Pdf

Providing research, anecdotes, and practical insights from leading scholars and professionals, The Role of an Education Assistant acts as a guide for navigating the complexities of the education assistant role, from collaborating with teachers and students in lesson planning to creating inclusive learning environments. This updated second edition includes expanded content across all chapters and new content highlighting diverse perspectives, Indigeneity, gender, and sexuality. In addition, there are new “Actions in the Field” segments at the end of each section which outline strategies and activities for field practice and professional development. Featuring topical scholarship, an emphatically Canadian perspective, discussion questions, and timely case studies, this is a critical text for college and university students in education studies, education assistant programs, and professionals currently working in the field. FEATURES - Guides students through the complexities of the role of an education assistant with research, anecdotes, and practical advice from scholars and professionals - Includes updated content on broadened perspectives in cultural diversity, gender, and sexuality - Includes the brand new “Actions in the Field” segments, providing students with strategies and activities for implementing what students have learned in their professional practice

Author : Pat Drake,Angela Jacklin,Carol Robinson,Jo Thorp
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2003-10-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780857021830

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Becoming a Teaching Assistant by Pat Drake,Angela Jacklin,Carol Robinson,Jo Thorp Pdf

The authors introduce students to the requirements that their degree programmes will make and explore issues such as behaviour management and national curriculum strategies, helping readers to engage with the material in a way that is appropriate to Higher Education study. The book draws on the experiences of teaching assistants and is grounded in the day-to-day practices of professionals working with young people in schools. Theoretical concepts are explored as being crucial to developing learning support and teaching skills. The authors′ aim is to help students understand essential theory, and to provide a practical support throughout their studies. This book is for teaching assistants working toward High Level Teaching Assistant status in teaching and learning (HLTA), and/or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). It is a teaching resource for Higher Education tutors and school line managers of teaching assistants. The book is also suitable for tutors and mentors as it gives guidance on content and presentation of professional development materials for teaching assistants. This book is a course text for teaching assistants. It helps students make the transition into undergraduate level study, and is also a teaching and learning resource for students and tutors on undergraduate programmes.

Author : Carole Massing,Bonnie Anderson,Carol Anderson,Sarah Dewhurst
Publisher : Brush Education
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2024-07-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781550599589

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The Educational Assistant’s Guide to Supporting Inclusion in a Diverse Society, 2nd Ed. by Carole Massing,Bonnie Anderson,Carol Anderson,Sarah Dewhurst Pdf

The tools every EA needs to help each child reach their full potential The Educational Assistant’s Guide to Supporting Inclusion in a Diverse Society is an accessible, practical guide to acquiring the key skills and knowledge you need to be an effective, professional enhancement to the classroom. Chock-full of pro tips, tricks, tools, and tales from EAs who understand the importance of an individualized, holistic approach to student learning, The Educational Assistant’s Guide is your introduction to the many and varied roles and responsibilities of the effective EA. Updates for the second edition include five new chapters, a core-skills focus, targeted instructional strategies, EA wellness assessments, and more. Gain foundational knowledge that will make you an invaluable addition to any classroom team: - Canada’s legal commitments to diversity and inclusion - AI and other assistive technologies in the classroom - The argument for inclusive education - Societal issues affecting students - The basics of universal design for learning - Proven methods of supporting learning and inquiry - Scaffolding instruction for all learners - Applications of assistive technologies - Techniques for observing and documenting student progress - Positive guidance strategies for challenging behaviours - Relevant research on the brain, self-esteem, stress and trauma, resiliency, and multiple intelligences - Effective communication, advocacy, and relationship-building strategies - Strategies for problem-solving and professional growth

Author : Joan Dean
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2005-11-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134262533

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A Teaching Assistant's Guide to Primary Education by Joan Dean Pdf

This jargon-free book has been specially written for teaching assistants taking up posts in primary schools working at NVQ Level 2 and 3 of the National Occupational Standards of Teaching Assistants. It covers every area of primary education, including: an overview of primary education the qualities, knowledge and skills needed the curriculum managing behaviour evaluation and record-keeping professional development. Joan Dean knows primary education inside out and is well known in the field. She uses case studies based on real life scenarios to provide a detailed yet accessible book, making it essential reading for teaching assistants. This guide will also offer support and advice to staff working with teaching assistants and to those who provide their training.

Author : Abigail Gray,Melanie Wright
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000316476

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The Effective Teaching Assistant by Abigail Gray,Melanie Wright Pdf

Aimed at teaching assistants who work closely with children with special educational needs, The Effective Teaching Assistant: A Practical Guide to Supporting Achievement for Pupils with SEND is a practical and accessible resource tailored precisely for teaching assistants’ specific needs, which explores both the opportunities and limitations presented by their role. Each chapter provides both training activities and teaching resources designed to assist TAs/HLTAs in reflecting on their own experience while enhancing current practice. The chapters address key topics including SEND and inclusive teaching Multi-sensory teaching Supporting differentiation or adaptive teaching. Supplemented with checklists and useful diagrams, this text is essential reading for teaching assistants, students and practitioners. It is particularly relevant for students working in undergraduate, post graduate and professional development programmes.

Author : Richard McMunn
Publisher : How2Become Ltd
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781907558740

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Interview Questions and Answers by Richard McMunn Pdf

Author : Susan Bentham,Sue Sheach,Holly Saunders
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 1315163381

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How to be a Brilliant Teaching Assistant by Susan Bentham,Sue Sheach,Holly Saunders Pdf

"How to be a Brilliant Teaching Assistant draws on top knowledge from very experienced Teaching Assistants and Sue Bentham's own extensive research to explore the common denominators that unite all brilliant Teaching Assistants. The book explores becoming a brilliant Teaching Assistant as a journey and not an end point, and provides support in the form of examples, discussion points and activities which will help you along the way, whether you're just starting out in your career or you've been an experienced Teaching Assistant for years. This accessible book covers all aspects of the Teaching Assistant role, such as: A brief history of Teaching Assistants Key roles and responsibilities Metacognition and understanding children's learning Delivering high quality lessons alongside teachers Developing useful subject knowledge Undertaking research and professional development Illustrated with activities and discussion points and anecdotes, this book is a source of support, guidance and inspiration for every Teaching Assistant engaged in the ongoing process of becoming an outstanding professional"--

Author : Paula Bosanquet,Julie Radford,Rob Webster
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000390254

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The Teaching Assistant's Guide to Effective Interaction by Paula Bosanquet,Julie Radford,Rob Webster Pdf

This second edition of The Teaching Assistant’s Guide to Effective Interaction is the definitive guide to teaching assistant-pupil interaction, fully updated with examples from schools that have implemented techniques from the first edition. An invaluable professional development tool for classroom support staff and the teachers who work with them, this new edition answers the need for specific, practical guidance on the role of the teaching assistant. This practical and accessible guide sets out a role for teaching assistants that focuses on developing pupils’ independence and ownership of learning, with key learning points now summarised in each chapter. Based on a classroom-tested framework and covering the main contexts in which teaching assistants work, it includes a range of strategies and reflective activities to help improve the support provided to pupils in everyday settings. This book sets out successful strategies for: Responding to additional needs Understanding the principles behind effective classroom talk Carefully scaffolding pupils’ learning Delivering intervention programmes The Teaching Assistant’s Guide to Effective Interaction is an essential read for all teaching assistants and will also be of interest to school leaders, SENCOs and teachers in both primary and secondary schools who wish to improve their deployment of teaching assistants and their own interactions with pupils. Used in combination with Maximising the Impact of Teaching Assistants in Primary Schools, The Teaching Assistant’s Guide to Effective Interaction is a comprehensive and unrivalled resource for supporting school workforce improvement.

Author : Maureen Parker,Chris Lee,Stuart Gunn,Kitty Heardman,Rachael Hincks,Mary Pittman,Mark Townsend
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2009-04-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781446241134

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A Toolkit for the Effective Teaching Assistant by Maureen Parker,Chris Lee,Stuart Gunn,Kitty Heardman,Rachael Hincks,Mary Pittman,Mark Townsend Pdf

′This new edition helps the reader better understand their role in the school and classroom, in the complex and constantly changing world of education. It provides excellent support for helping the reader develop greater effectiveness in their classroom practice, both through exploring the theory that underpins the topics covered and by providing practical support and advice′ - Gianna Knowles, Co-ordinator for the Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning Support and Primary Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Chichester If you′re studying for a Foundation Degree or seeking Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status, this is the book you need on your shelf. Containing guidance for students and Teaching Assistants (TAs) on working with colleagues, supporting pupils and supporting learning, this fully revised edition has been expanded to include five new chapters on: - distributed Leadership for the TA/HLTA; - behaviour management; - inclusion (linking with the Every Child Matters agenda); - supporting emotional health and well-being; - supporting curriculum subjects. In addition to these new chapters, the book will help you to understand and participate in change, enhance the role of the TA, and use ICT to support learning. Packed with practical activities, case studies and links to the new HLTA standards, this essential text will develop your professional capabilities and help you put theory into practice.

Author : Mike Cowdray
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780415536004

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Children's Learning in Primary Schools by Mike Cowdray Pdf

The over-arching role of Teaching Assistants is to support teaching and learning in schools. To do this effectively, they need to understand the curriculum content of all the subjects in which they provide support and know what learning outcomes are sought. This accessible book provides an overview of the knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes that children learn in each subject in their primary years.

Author : Nancy L. Hutchinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 013409588X

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Inclusion of Exceptional Learners in Canadian Schools by Nancy L. Hutchinson Pdf

Now in its fifth edition, Inclusion of Exceptional Learners in Canadian Schools is an outstanding introduction to inclusive education in Canada. In keeping with Canada's commitment to inclusive education, this text examines positive ways of including children of all needs and abilities in the regular classroom. Author and educator, Nancy Hutchinson draws on her extensive experience educating students to help shape the skills and strategies future teachers need to create an inclusive classroom by individualizing learning for each student regardless of their exceptionality. Throughout this book you will hear the voices of exceptional children, their parents, and teachers who are working together to enhance the learning experiences of exceptional students in regular classrooms.

Author : Karen Kearns
Publisher : Pearson Higher Education AU
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781442549197

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Supporting Education – The Teaching Assistant’s Handbook by Karen Kearns Pdf

Supporting Education: The Teaching Assistant’s Handbook provides the essential information needed to complete the Certificate III in Education Support in the Community Services Training Package. This resource provides Teaching Assistants within overview of child development and how children learn, as well as an introduction to the key learning areas for primary school students. Links to a wide range of online resources and information are also included along with strategies for working with students and teachers.

Author : Emma Clarke
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Behavior disorders in children
ISBN : 0367175606

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Behaviour Management and the Role of the Teaching Assistant by Emma Clarke Pdf

Behaviour Management and the Role of the Teaching Assistant draws on the latest research as well as teaching assistants' own views to enable readers to reconsider TA deployment and to maximise the benefits TAs have to offer in supporting children's behaviour. It considers the difficulties facing TAs, summarises the key stages in the evolution of their role in the classroom and highlights the significant challenges of TAs' role definition. Using current research findings, this book provides guidance and practical activities to support schools in empowering TAs to work with children whose behaviour challenges. Each chapter considers a range of strategies for working with TAs, as well as the strengths and limitations of these approaches. There are also a range of self-/school-auditing and self-evaluation tasks with key points to consider and practical in-school suggestions at the end of each chapter. This is essential reading for professionals at all levels working in schools wanting to understand how teaching assistants can best be supported to successfully manage behaviour in schools.

Author : Will Henson Psy D.,Will Henson
Publisher : Booksurge Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Education
ISBN : 1419696122

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Behavior Support Strategies for Education Paraprofessionals by Will Henson Psy D.,Will Henson Pdf

"Education paraprofessionals are often tasked with managing challenging behaviors in both general and special education settings. This book is designed to help paraprofessionals learn important concepts for working with disruptive behaviors. This book covers: how to understand the function of a behavior ; the importance of positive, proactive and collaborative methods for addressing behaviors ; details on many different types of behavior techniques with examples and sample dialogue ; an in-depth discussion of professional boundry (sic) delimmas (sic) when working with students ; de-escalation and risk management skills ; an explanation of common disability categories and psychological diagnoses"--p.4 of cover.

Author : Chip Wood
Publisher : Center for Responsive Schools Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Education
ISBN : 1892989891

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Yardsticks by Chip Wood Pdf

The 4th edition of this classic book combines easy-to-access information about the cognitive, social-emotional, and physical characteristics unique to each age with a practical advice for how to apply this knowledge.