Teaching Assistant's HandbookTeaching assistants have a valuable, responsible and professional role to play in developing children's education. Learning how to fulfil that role effectively is not easy. Here, Janet Kay provides a practical and reliable guide to the job. Covering all aspects of the work, from understanding children's learning and the curriculum through to assessment and management, this book provides accessible support and guidance for in-service and trainee teaching assistants.Complete with case studies, self-assessment and suggestions on how to explore issues further, Teaching Assistant's Handbook provides an authoritative one-stop resource for all in the profession. |
Contents
The Primary School | 1 |
How Children Learn | 14 |
Supporting Key Stage 1 English | 35 |
Supporting Key Stage 1 Maths | 64 |
Supporting Key Stage 1 Science | 83 |
Assessment and Recording | 103 |
Supporting Childrens Learning and Behaviour in School | 119 |
Personal and Professional Development | 139 |
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