Teaching Tips
Being a Teaching Assistant: The Complete Guide
Did you know that teaching assistants have one of the most rewarding careers in the UK? They are the heartbeat of the classroom, seeing the immediate impact of their support on a child’s confidence every single day. If you’re looking for a career[...]
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How you can make a difference in the role of a Teaching Assistant
If a student is falling behind in the classroom, the Teacher won’t always have time to give them individual support. That’s where the role of a Teaching Assistant comes in.
Spot a struggling student
Bad behaviour – sometimes[...]
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How to silence a noisy classroom
Do you find it difficult to quieten a class or group in order to gain their attention?
Have a look at the 5 ways to silence a noisy classroom, summarised from an article by Rob Plevin in TES.
1.The unexpected
Do something that your pupils are[...]
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Teaching Assistants Can Make A Difference
It’s Teaching Assistants Fortnight at Stonebridge
Were you aware that there’s a National Teaching Assistant Day celebrated every year? Well, it’s always held on the 16th September.
The event is always extremely positive and there’s[...]
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How Teaching Assistants can improve classroom behaviour
There was an interesting and very practical article in this week’s TES showing how good classroom behaviour can be maintained.
It involved teachers working in close conjunction with their teaching assistants (TAs), who can then make a positive contribution[...]
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Praise children for effort not ability
Praising for ability
Parents and those working with children know that criticizing the child rather than their behaviour is unproductive and often causes the child to live up to a negative label. However, most of us don’t realise that you should praise[...]
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