03444nam 2200589 450 991081436750332120230721045528.01-4411-5658-5(CKB)2670000000602394(EBL)2084957(SSID)ssj0001463112(PQKBManifestationID)12626127(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001463112(PQKBWorkID)11421062(PQKB)10460967(MiAaPQ)EBC2084957(Au-PeEL)EBL2084957(CaPaEBR)ebr11078672(CaONFJC)MIL752334(OCoLC)913513778(EXLCZ)99267000000060239420060928h20072007 uy| 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrHow to be a successful teaching assistant /Jill MorganLondon ;New York :Continuum,[2007]©20071 online resource (154 p.)Teaching Assistant's SeriesDescription based upon print version of record.0-8264-9328-9 1-336-21048-6 Includes bibliographical references.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 exercise4 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; GlossaryPacked with practical advice, case studies and checklists, this book will help all classroom support staff to help teachers and pupils to achieve maximum success.Teaching Assistant's SeriesTeachers' assistantsVocational guidanceTeachers' assistantsVocational guidance.371.14/124Morgan Jill1956-1608654MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910814367503321How to be a successful teaching assistant4077889UNINA