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.

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Information

Publisher

SAGE Publications Ltd

Year

2003

ISBN

9780857021830

Edition

Topic

Education

Subtopic

Adult Education

Cover
Table of Contents
Introduction
Section I: Experiences of Entering Higher Education
1 - I Never Thought I'd Be Here, But Here I Am
2 - Preparing for Your Course
3 - Developing as a Learner
4 - Succeeding and Growing in Confidence
Section II: Learning in Higher Education
5 - Developing Study Skills
6 - Personal Organisation and Expectations
7 - Meeting Assessment Criteria
Section III: Developing Professional Skills and Knowledge
8 - Implementing National Strategies
9 - Inclusion: Do We Know What We Mean?
10 - Thinking about Behaviour Management
Section IV: Issues of Professionalism
11 - Finding a Place in the Professional Landscape
12 - Moving On
References
Index