responsibilities can vary greatly but will be outlined in their job description. A TAs role is to support – this can be in a classroom situation‚ with groups or individual pupils and can often be all three. Support in the classroom (Classroom Assistant) involves more general duties helping the teacher with tasks in the classroom and pupils learning and development. TAs can be assigned to children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) who will benefit from help on a one to one basis or in smaller groups
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a supply teacher and so is not recognised by the pupils as a figure ofauthority‚ because he/she is only temporarily teachingthat class. Also the supply teacher may not know the individual names of the pupils - this may give certain kids the excuse to ignore the teacher while he/she is attempting to communicate with them‚ for a time before they pretend to notice the teacher actually wants their attention. Name games might be played where the pupils assume the names of their friends for example during
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went up to a ten year old. The SENCO officer believes the major improvement is down to the involvement been in the school musical. The music teacher recorded the words of the music‚ DVD of the musical and gave the pupil a script so they had audio‚ visual‚ and kinaesthetic. Therefore the pupil was able to connect these processes improving their reading age immensely. Music education therefore is vital for any school curriculum to have. My philosophy on how music should be taught is that of having
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direct effect of good teaching on pupils is difficult to assess‚ as relating ‘good teaching’ directly to higher attainment in pupils is almost impossible to verify. However there are many attempts to analyse what constitutes a ‘good teacher’. The following points are generally agreed to have an impact on pupils: Subject Matter Knowledge Highly knowledgeable and up to date in their subject area‚ but do not pretend to know it all‚ willing to learn from pupils Teachers’ repertoires of best practices
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How fundamental is assessment to the learning process? Section 1: Introduction Before embarking on a reflective journal assignment about assessment‚ it is important first of all to define what is meant by both formative and summative assessment. Following the extensive research I have done into assessments over the last half term‚ the best definition I have found for formative assessment is: “the process of seeking and interpreting evidence for use by learners and their teachers
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society. The view suggests that the education system is meritocratic with each pupil having an equal opportunity to succeed‚ and students who are the most hardworking will achieve the best grades. Functionalists suggest there are three main objectives of the education system. One function is to provide secondary socialisation in addition to the family’s role of primary socialisation. Through a formal and hidden curriculum pupils are taught societies norms and values. A second objective of the education
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Explain why effective communication is important in developing positive relationship with children‚ young people and adults. Forming and maintaining positive relationships within a school setting is of great importance. To have good relationships with pupils‚ staff and parents is not only beneficial to the school but also to pupil’s achievement. Communication is vital in the building of positive relationships. Both verbal and none verbal communication skills are needed when forming relationships so
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important when planning and setting up learning activities that indoor and outdoor environments are hazard free and that staff and pupils will be able to work safely. The following factors must be taken into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services; • light: The lighting needs to be bright for indoor learning. It helps pupils and staff stay alert and has less environmental blocks to their learning. Lighting in indoor classrooms and assembly halls needs
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response from all adults then it is less likely that the particular behaviour will be repeated. If some pupils are treated in a different way than others when it comes to responding to behaviour this can be seen as being unfair‚ as well as sending mixed messages this can cause resentment and can lead to poor behaviour from other pupils. In accordance with school policy‚ in my school‚ all pupils should comply with the code of conduct this includes not shouting out in class‚ not being rude to staff
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of the individual pupil. Relationships within Loreto education are characterized by respect‚ justice‚ honesty‚ sincerity‚ courage and compassion”. Enrolment in Loreto implies on the part of the pupil and parents willingness to comply with the requirements and regulations of the school. 1. All rules and regulations must be observed and followed as required. 2. This being a Catholic Private School‚ all pupils must attend the weekly school masses. 3. All pupils must participate
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