Teaching assistants : practical strategies for effective classroom support / Maggie Balshaw and Peter Farrell.

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Main Author: Balshaw, Margaret H.
Other Authors: Farrell, Peter
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : David Fulton, 2002.
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Table of Contents:
  • Sect. 1. Background to the development of the Good Practice Guide. 1. Recent developments in the work of teaching assistants. 2. The origins of the Good Practice Guide
  • Sect. 2. Developing a conceptual framework for improving practice. 3. Defining responsibilities clearly and providing clear deployment within a flexible framework. 4. Creating partnerships with teachers and working with other individuals in education. 5. Developing assistant teams and reviewing performance and promoting development
  • Sect. 3. Strategies drawn from experiences in schools and LEAs. 6. Strategies that support the development activities. 7. Developing clear job descriptions and accountabilities. 8. Working flexibly with assistants. 9. Planning for teamwork with teachers. 10. Drawing parents, governors and others into the work of assistants. 11. Creating opportunities for team development. 12. Devising induction strategies, professional development reviews and records of achievement
  • Sect. 4. Summary: reflections on future practice development. 13. Working effectively with teaching assistants.