A Toolkit for the Effective Teaching Assistant
- Maureen Parker - University of Plymouth, UK
- Chris Lee - Former Head of the School of Continuing Professional Development at the University of Plymouth
- Stuart Gunn - Former Senior Lecturer at the University of Plymouth
- Kitty Heardman - University of Plymouth, UK
- Rachael Hincks - University of Plymouth, UK
- Mary Pittman - Freelance Consultant
- Mark Townsend - University of Plymouth, UK
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.
This is a fabulous book for teaching assistants completing a Foundation Degree. It covers a wide range of relevant and important topics in a very accessible way.
AS a tutor of Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools courses, i found this book very useful in supporting my planning of the new QCF courses
This is a fantastic book for all teaching assistants and those wanting to go on further to HLTA status as the standards are made clear throughout. Every student should have a copy.
A must have for every teaching assistant which should be known as their bible.
very accessible text - learners were impressed with the range of coverage
Good broad-based information source for TAs
This book is essential reading for teaching assistants. It answers key questions in a clear and concise fashion
A text that is more likely to assist a teaching assitant in completing a course of study, rather than improve their classroom skills.
