1st Edition

A Teaching Assistant's Guide to Primary Education

By Joan Dean Copyright 2005
160 Pages
by Routledge

160 Pages
by Routledge

160 Pages
by Routledge

This jargon-free book has been specially written for teaching assistants taking up posts in primary schools working at NVQ Level 2 and 3 of the National Occupational Standards of Teaching Assistants. It covers every area of primary education, including: an overview of primary education the qualities, knowledge and skills needed the curriculum managing behaviour evaluation and... Read more

1. About Primary Education  2. The Role of the Teaching Assistant  3.The Information You Will Need  4. The Qualities, Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes Needed  5. The Children  6. Teaching and Learning  7. The Foundation Stage  8. The Core Subjects – English  9. The Core Subjects – Mathematics  10. The Core Subjects – Science  11. The Foundation Subjects  12. Managing Behaviour  13. The Learning Environment  14. Providing for All Children  15. Evaluating and Record-keeping  16. Professional Development  17. Conclusion

Biography

Joan Dean has worked in all areas within primary education: as a teacher, headteacher, LEA advisor, and OfSTED inspector. She was awarded an OBE for her services to education, and is widely respected by teachers for knowing what she is talking about. She has published a number of books in the field – see below for sales of the RoutledgeFalmer titles.