Overview

In this highly practical book the authors provide strategies for teachers to help them get the best out of their working relationship with their teaching assistant (TA). Topics covered include: - what responsibilities can be delegated to the TA - who's accountable for the work the TA does - how to provide continuing professional development for the TA - creating an effective team which will enhance the pupils' school experience. This book is a must for anyone who shares their classroom with a TA.

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Author:   Dr Jill Morgan ,  Betty Y. Ashbaker
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.204kg
ISBN:  

9781847063847

ISBN 10:   1847063845
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   10 March 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Supervising the classroom team - who are you responsible for? - what is supervision? - government/legal guidelines 2. Delegating responsibilities - analysis of what can be delegated (within law, reason, preferences and purpose of school) - job descriptions for each TA based on their skills, training, experience, children's needs and legal contraints 3. Accountability - monitoring the quality of the TA's work - methods of observation and monitoring - setting priorities for improvement 4. Providing continuous professional development - treating your TA as an adult learner - making professional resources available - evidencing development (portfolios, etc) - NOS/HLTA standards 5. Reflective practice - being a reflective practitioner - helping your TA become a reflective practitioner 6. Communication - you and the TA - TA and TA TA and other teachers 7. Logistics - time (to prepare, plan, meet etc.) - evaluation - advocating for your TA Conclusion Appendix recommended reading useful websites/organisations - for teacher and TAs

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Jill Morgan has worked with Teaching Assistants for the last 14 years both in the US and the UK. She currently teaches on the Foundation Degree in Learning Support at Swansea Institute of Higher Education, UK (SIHE), and is also an Independent Education and Training Consultant. Betty Ashbaker has been developing and delivering training for Teaching Assistants and their supervising teachers for the last 14 years. Formerly an elementary school teacher, Betty is now a senior lecturer at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, USA.

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