The art of being a brilliant classroom assistant - Brossura

Cope

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1785830228 ISBN 13: 9781785830228

Casa editrice: Crown House Publishing, 2016

Riassunto

Based on the authors' combined 70 plus years of experience, The Art of Being a Brilliant Classroom Assistant by Andy Cope, Chris Henley and Gary Toward is packed full of creative tips, techniques and strategies for anyone with the crucial role of supporting kids' learning. There are many different names and acronyms for these amazing classroom practitioners; teaching assistants (TAs), learning support assistants (LSAs), cover supervisors, supply teachers, student mentors, higher level teaching assistants (HLTAs), learning partners - the list goes on. The title doesn't matter but the quality of support, interaction and learning does. Whether you work one-to-one with individual children, support small groups or work with a whole class - and whether you work in a primary, secondary or special setting - this book is packed with ideas to enhance your practice so you can best support children's learning, while looking out for your own well-being and enjoying your role. You can dip in for top tips, anecdotes, practical strategies and advice on every aspect of the role, as well as have a chuckle as you go. For example, did you know there is a patron saint for just about everything?There is even a patron saint of failures, Birgitta of Sweden, who presumably failed to impress Ofsted on more than one occasion. If you scour the list you'll find that every occupation has a nominated guardian looking after their well-being. That is, except one - classroom assistants. So, if there's nobody 'up there' cheering you on, you might need to find the resources within yourself - and Andy, Chris and Gary can help. Because, let's face it, working with youngsters isn't for the fainthearted is it? What do you do if you are sworn at? How do you engage a reluctant learner? What about safeguarding? How do you support children with SEND? How do you handle a challenging parent? How can you develop your career further? These topics, and a whole raft more, are woven into this book which will set you on the road to brilliance! Whether it's inspiration or new ideas you want, this book has a plethora of both. It may challenge your thinking, it may persuade you to do something different, and above all it will put you in serious danger of being brilliant at what you do.There's nothing more important or vital than the education and development of our youngsters: the mission of the Art of Being Brilliant series is to help all educators unlock their brilliance.

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A truly brilliant, inspirational book! This is a must-read for every classroom assistant in the land. You can make the difference for our children and this book will help you do so. It is packed full of positive ideas that will make a huge difference to your practice. Be the best, be the smartest, be the most upbeat and stand out for the right reasons. #TheBESTclassroomassistantintheworld --Matthew Crawford, Head Teacher, Richardson Endowed Primary School

This magnificent book is a must-read for all adults who work in education. Written by Andy Cope, Chris Henley and Gary Toward, The Art of Being a Brilliant Classroom Assistant expresses their feelings about how important a classroom assistant is in a school. As a teaching assistant I can reflect on my own experience throughout this marvellous book. There is plenty of humour packed in this wonderful book and I absolutely love the Thinking inside the box ideas included throughout: I can certainly use these at work. --Shamus Iqbal, Teaching Assistant

It s about time classroom assistants were recognised for their crucial role in our schools. A lot of work has been done to promote teachers and lift their spirits in a challenging political and work environment, but classroom assistants are the unsung army. This book makes a great effort to rectifying this. It strives to empower classroom assistants and champions their role. The book also gives positive, sound advice on how to give the best possible support to the children, and how to ensure that you personally enjoy your career. This should be dished out to every classroom assistant across the country! --Sarah Roberts, Learning Support Teacher, The Grove Infant and Nursery School

L'autore:

Gary Toward is a trainer and keynote speaker who has previously taught in 7 schools countrywide. He was head teacher of 3 schools in Leicestershire, during which time he co-led a Pupil Referral Unit out of special measures. Gary has a passion for teaching and although originally a design technologist, he has taught most subjects and has, more recently, been a teaching head.

Chris Henley is a deputy headteacher, trainer and keynote speaker who has been teaching for over thirty years in three different secondary schools. Chris is an inspirational teacher who moved on from leading an outstanding languages department to become a senior leader. As assistant head in charge of teaching and learning he has played a major role in two successful Ofsted inspections.

Andy Cope is the author of the famous Spy Dog books, a trainer and keynote speaker. He is an expert in positive psychology and happiness, which led him to develop The Art of Being Brilliant. This is delivered in various forms as workshops for businesses, conferences, teachers and teenagers. It has also informed the thinking behind his brilliant books.

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• Editore: Crown House Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1785830228
• ISBN 13: 9781785830228
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 192