Becoming a Teaching Assistant

The authors introduce students to the requirements that their degree programmes will make and explore issues such as behaviour management and national curriculum strategies, helping readers to engage with the material in a way that is appropriate to Higher Education study.

The book draws on the experiences of teaching assistants and is grounded in the day-to-day practices of professionals working with young people in schools. Theoretical concepts are explored as being crucial to developing learning support and teaching skills. The authors' aim is to help students understand essential theory, and to provide a practical support throughout their studies.

This book is for teaching assistants working toward High Level Teaching Assistant status in teaching and learning (HLTA), and/or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). It is a teaching resource for Higher Education tutors and school line managers of teaching assistants. The book is also suitable for tutors and mentors as it gives guidance on content and presentation of professional development materials for teaching assistants. This book is a course text for teaching assistants. It helps students make the transition into undergraduate level study, and is also a teaching and learning resource for students and tutors on undergraduate programmes. *

Résumé
The authors introduce students to the requirements that their degree programmes will make and explore issues such as behaviour management and national curriculum strategies, helping readers to engage with the material in a way that is appropriate to Higher Education study. The book draws on the experiences of teaching assistants and is grounded in the day-to-day practices of professionals working with young people in schools. Theoretical concepts are explored as being crucial to developing learning support and teaching skills. The authors aim is to help students understand essential theory, and to provide a practical support throughout their studies. This book is for teaching assistants working toward High Level Teaching Assistant status in teaching and learning (HLTA), and/or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). It is a teaching resource for Higher Education tutors and school line managers of teaching assistants. The book is also suitable for tutors and mentors as it gives guidance on content and presentation of professional development materials for teaching assistants. This book is a course text for teaching assistants. It helps students make the transition into undergraduate level study, andis also a teaching and learning resource for students and tutors on undergraduate programmes.

Contenu
PART ONE: EXPERIENCES OF ENTERING HIGHER EDUCATION
I Never Thought Id Be Here, But Here I Am
Preparing for Your Course
Developing as a Learner
Succeeding and Growing in Confidence
PART TWO: LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Developing Study Skills
Personal Organisation and Expectations
Meeting Assessment Criteria
PART THREE: DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Implementing National Strategies
Inclusion
Do We Know What We Mean?
Thinking About Behaviour Management
PART FOUR: ISSUES OF PROFESSIONALISM
Finding a Place in the Professional Landscape
Moving On