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Subject: please advise..........


Author:
Sanjana
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Date Posted: 05:20:15 07/21/08 Mon
My daughter is 5 year old...She is in Sr. KG...she is playful and very active child...
However when it comes to reading and writing --she is bit reluctant...she is slow compared to her classmets...
she is left handed...Writing has begun in school from jr. kg..they have been taught capital and small alphabet...and now doing 2-3 letter words...but she stll confuses...and writes mirror image....
Esp. with B,b,P,2,5,7,9.....
when writing without supervision---she does make mistake...
she is not clean in her writing...
In school, at the time of asessment, she is playing around ...all her friends complete writing and then she gets bored to write...
I know if she wants she can do everything....

My queries are...

is it too early for me to worry?
does this happen in five year old?
do left handed write mirror image?
what can be ideal teaching style for her to comprehend those letters?

I would be obliged if you can help me........

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Subject: new single status pay


Author:
Gail Palmer
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Date Posted: 19:47:55 07/20/08 Sun
is it right that the LEA made a mistake with my pay and now want it paid bk. i had no idea this was a mistake as the single status pay has just been applied

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Subject: Teaching Aids


Author:
rachel22536
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Date Posted: 11:23:11 05/14/08 Wed
Hi there
I have recently started on the certificate in the teaching of children with dyslexia.
I work for a training provider and we have a range of students coming through of all age groups and abilities.
I have recently purchased some coloured overlay rulers which have worked quite well and quite a few learners have benefited from using these.
I am trying to build up a box of resources and aids on a budget and wondered if anyone had any advice on some aids they have found invaluable.
Any suggestions greatfully received.

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Subject: Wages a disgrace


Author:
Chells
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Date Posted: 21:56:07 11/07/07 Wed
I work as a pupil support assistant and it is obvious that the government is careering along the lines towards us eventually doing the teaching for minimal wages It is an absolute disgrace that assistants are taking whole classes for a pittance of a pay. We need a stronger union to stand up for our rights but because we are seen as a bunch of women who just want to do this job for the holidays. We are being used

In some classes I am doing more work with the children than the teachers themselves which is a disgraceful situation.

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Subject: Teaching assistants in the classroom


Author:
Fatimah (happy)
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Date Posted: 13:48:47 07/17/08 Thu

I am doing a presentation on how can teaching assistants support learning and teaching in schools

any thoughts on this matter

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Subject: abbreviations


Author:
jane
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Date Posted: 14:51:31 06/23/08 Mon
I'm applying for a job which says experience of working with children with EBD would be welcome.

What is EBD??

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Subject: teaching assistant


Author:
wendy l. (happy)
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Date Posted: 11:03:22 07/15/08 Tue
Hi I am starting NVQ2 teaching assistants course at college in september and wondering if anybody could recommend some really good reference books for primary level.

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Subject: TA Job wanted


Author:
Barbara
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Date Posted: 15:53:42 07/14/08 Mon
Hi. I am looking for a TA job for a while now and hope someone might have an idea different to searching the internet for hours and hours. I'm an English language student from Germany and would like to spent some time in the UK to gain more teaching experience. I already had a couple of internships and all studying experience I thought I needed. But I just don't know whom to contact or which jobs are suitable for that kind of purpose. Would be great to hear from anyone. Barbara

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Subject: Scenario based questions


Author:
Mikki (worried)
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Date Posted: 19:46:03 07/09/08 Wed
Hi i have an interview tomorrow, and was wondering if anyone could give me some guidance on two scenario based questions
1) A 13 year old young person has been bought in a film by their parents, that is certified 15, what do you think are the issues surrounding this?

2) You are working in the classroom and you see a young person hid plastic ruler inside their shirt. what would you do? How would you feel about this??

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Subject: interviews


Author:
karen
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Date Posted: 19:38:09 04/04/08 Fri
Hi, I have applied for a TA post in the school I already work at. If I get an interview I shall be required to read a story to a group of reception and year one children. Has anyone any suggestions for a book to suit that they may not have already seen, and any tips for deliering the story?
Thanks!

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Subject: teaching assistant interview


Author:
alison (nervous)
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Date Posted: 20:40:14 06/30/08 Mon
Hi ive just been offered to attend an interview for a teaching assistant job at a local primary school. I have been working there as a volunteer since nov 2007 helping out at the breakfast club. Since April 2008 i have been offering some more extra support in the classroom with year 1 pupils. I have an interview on Thursday but i am just feeling a little nervous as i am not quite sure what to expect, i anyone could help i would greatly appreciate it. Thanks

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Subject: Dyslexia/dyspraxia...assistance needed...please


Author:
bubbles68 (stressed///excited///)
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Date Posted: 22:20:45 06/26/08 Thu
Hi, am after a lil bit of help/advice please, I am a TA in a primary school and from sept will be working with a yr 5 child diagnosed with the above, child is known to be challenging etc, there is other learning support in place, butI will have majority time with child. Having recently found the child has a difficult home life and little outside support, I am trying to find ways to identify possible educational and social challenges I may face, sorry if this seems vague am just trying to gain some insight to how I can support child within school as a whole and my role in childs development, if that makes sense..thank you your time

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Subject: LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT


Author:
Martyn Akroyd (HAPPY :-))
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Date Posted: 18:38:30 06/26/08 Thu
Ive been offered my first Learning Support Assistant position at Ryburn Media and Arts school with emphasis on P.E. and working within the Learning Support Dept and i would like to ask for any do's, dont's, advice, reading material, ideas. ANYTHING that would assist me.

Thank you

Regards

Martyn

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Subject: Teaching english as a foreign language to dyslexic children


Author:
Elena
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Date Posted: 10:09:16 06/22/08 Sun
Goodmorning!
I'm an Italian student of the University of Florence, I would like to write a thesis on learning and teaching english to italian dyslexic children, so I'm looking for articles or other texts that can provide me some information about this subject, I would be very grateful if you can give me some advice.
Thank you so much for your kindness!
Best regards,
Brogi Elena.

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Subject: Giving notice advice


Author:
Poppygirl
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Date Posted: 11:45:30 06/20/08 Fri
Hi i have been a TA/Nursery Nurse for over 16 years and i am going to give in my notice as i am moving house end of July,i would like to give my notice in before i leave so would i be able to hand it in say middle of July and date as from 1st August? because if we had been working i would have given it in then!

many thanks
Poppy

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Subject: teaching assistant support


Author:
Jill
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Date Posted: 19:29:38 06/18/08 Wed
My son is dyslexic with an I q Min of 120, we have been battling for help , the education authority have now sent an amended proposed statement, they have now offered 10 hours per week of “teaching assistant support”, we don’t know what qualification s this person should have can anybody help

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Subject: learning support asistant


Author:
rachel (in need of help)
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Date Posted: 21:04:47 06/17/08 Tue
hi im in need of some advice please, i have an interview on friday at a secondary school and it involves individual discussion relating to special education issues with two of the staff. I am struggling to understand what kinds of questions i will be asked? help please

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Subject: Primary TA's - PPA research


Author:
Pat
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Date Posted: 23:51:48 06/13/08 Fri
I am currently doing some research into the impact of PPA time on the role of TAs/HLTAs and wonder if anyone would be willing to complete a questionnaire if I posted it?

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Subject: Teaching solo


Author:
Wendy (I'm annoyed now)
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Date Posted: 20:34:48 06/12/08 Thu
I am working as a teaching assistant in a mainstream school supporting deaf children and I've been told that from September I will be teaching one boy Literacy and Maths on Mondays and Tuesdays as the teacher is absent on those days. I don't think this is right! I just have been passed off "as you'll get the teaching plans you'll be ok!" But I have no teaching qualfications!!!! Grrrrr! Not too sure how I will tackle this one. Any suggestions?

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Subject: JOB DESCRIPTION


Author:
MONA (CURIOUS)
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Date Posted: 15:28:24 12/12/07 Wed
Anybody, please clear the confusion out of my mind that a Teacher assistant position is Teaching one or NON-Teaching????

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Subject: teachers assistant


Author:
claire
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Date Posted: 20:17:15 05/22/08 Thu
hello could some one tell me what quaifications i need to be a teachers assistant i have no gcse,s or anything else my children are all at school now and i want to get back to work please could some one let me know thankyou

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Subject: Special educational needs


Author:
Gill
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Date Posted: 18:25:28 06/11/08 Wed
Hi everyone, I am a TA in a primary school currently finishing my NVQ3. I would like to learn more about the various learning difficulties such as autism, aspergers,dyspraxia. Does anyone know of a course that covers all these subjects. Thanks

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Subject: ASDAN


Author:
Jane Else
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Date Posted: 10:00:19 06/11/08 Wed
Thought you may find the ASDAN scheme helpful in your school. This scheme is based on practical modules, requiring minimal writing skills. The scheme is stepped from Key steps aimed at key stage 2 through to Bronze, Silver, Gold and CoPE awards in adult hood.The modules are moderated annually and are certificated.The awards are equivelants of GCSE and are recognised by employers and colleges.This scheme has been invaluanble in our school where we have pupils with severe learning disabilities but who have tremendous practical skills.

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Subject: Becoming a Classroom assistant


Author:
John (Happy)
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Date Posted: 15:04:04 06/10/08 Tue
Hi I was wondering if anyone could help me. I am graduating this year and would like to get onto a PGCE course, I was told its best to get experience via Classroom assistant work. Would I be able to become a Classroom assistant or do I need specific qualifications? any guidance would be appreciated as I have a great deal of interest in becoming a Teacher. Thankyou.

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Subject: finding useful info!!


Author:
Samantha
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Date Posted: 16:23:18 06/06/08 Fri
Hi could anybody point me in the right direction for any help regarding strategies for assisting a child entering reception with english as his second language.I need a full programme of work and games if possible thats upto date and fab!!I have been searching and searching on the net and I am so frustrated as I cant seem to find anything.I also need to get hold of the new Foundation curriculum/strategies, I have even been onto the local college and they are useless....please please help me!! Kind regards Samantha xx

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Subject: Calling out on Carpet area


Author:
Michelle
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Date Posted: 12:54:36 05/22/08 Thu
Does any one have an ideas to stop a year 1 child calling out when on the carpet area, we have tried all the strategies within our behaviour ploicy, but nothing seams to work his voice is becoming louder and louder to attract attention as well as random shouting out and laughing. When sitting down to do his task it is obvious that he was not consentrating this a child in the high ability group and a good worker .
Thanks
Michelle

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Subject: teaching assistants


Author:
Sam
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Date Posted: 22:58:48 12/07/07 Fri
hi i could any one help me. i am currently as uni on a teacher training course and i need to know what teaching assistants enjoy most about their jobs. it would be great if any teaching assistants could please respond. thank you.

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Subject: want to become a classroom assistant


Author:
lynne
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Date Posted: 10:04:18 01/10/08 Thu
i would like to train to become a classroom assistant and i was wondering if anyone could give me any advice about the actuall work involved example coursework involved and is the job rewarding (pay).

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Subject: Phonemic awareness


Author:
Rachel
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Date Posted: 09:05:40 03/24/08 Mon
Hi, can anyone give me more ideas for games to improve phonemic awareness? Games that i play at the moment are the sounds of the alphabet where we go round the class (5 puopils) and say a letter in turn will the object of the game to complete it more quickly each time. Another game i use is syllable clap where we break the words down into syllables and clap them out. This teaches the blends of letter sounds. from this we expand to i say syllables you say word e.g. i say K/a/t slowly then they repeat word cat quickly. Rhyming games also work well. Please if anyone has any handy websites or tips for teaching all the letter sounds it would be greatly appreciated.

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Subject: EASTER DISPLAY


Author:
dawn buce (Student)
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Date Posted: 21:29:12 01/07/08 Mon
Does anyone know where I can get ideas for an Easter Wall Display?

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Subject: Dyslexic child and spelling.


Author:
Karen (Worried)
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Date Posted: 10:59:34 02/13/08 Wed
My daughter is 8 years old and diagnosed as dyslexic and dyspraxic. She is currently in year 4 at primary school. She is given 10 spellings a week with words such as, entertainment, dictionary,and motherhood. Needless to say she is finding them very difficult and is getting very upset and frustrated when trying to learn them. Some weeks she can learn most of them, but this week she got 2 right. She was made to miss her playtime and practice them. When she came home she was very upset and embarrassed. I have told her teacher that i do not want her to miss her playtime in future. Her teacher is well meaning but does not seem to understand what being dyslexic means. Advice on how to approach teacher in future and on helping child with spelling would be very welcome.

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Subject: Pay scale


Author:
Rose Wharrie
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Date Posted: 21:03:26 05/14/08 Wed
Hello. Can anyone tell me whare I can find the pay scale for teaching assistants? I have seen a job which states scale 3 level 2 then some points but I have no idea what that means!!

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Subject: nvq level 3


Author:
katrina
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Date Posted: 16:52:59 12/16/07 Sun
hi iam currently working in a secondry school with statmented pupils and iam doing my nvq level 3 but iam really struggling as iam the only secondry ta on the course and the lessons are geared up for primary all the info the tutor gives out is primary so when it comes to doing my assignments iam really struggling as iam having to find all the info myself is anyone on here doing the same course if so can anyone offer any help thanks in advance

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Subject: Question


Author:
Danielle
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Date Posted: 22:48:10 04/30/08 Wed
I am trying to become a teacher's aide, but I do not have any experience besides taking a substitute certification course. Does anyone have any ideas for what I could put on my resume and my cover letter? Or any suggestions?

Thank you,
Danielle

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Subject: EAL student


Author:
ClaireTyler (struggling)
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Date Posted: 19:15:56 04/29/08 Tue
I am trying to put together a maths word bank for a Filipino student in Yr 7 who speaks Tagalog. Can anyone out there help? Maybe you have already experienced tagalog in your school.

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Subject: Linking Learning Theories to supporting EAL Pupils


Author:
Layla
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Date Posted: 20:52:01 04/16/08 Wed
Hi, i was hoping soemone could help me with my assignment.

I have to link learning theories such as vygotsky and piaget to supporting EAL pupils and i am not sure where to start?

I have some idea of how vygotsky can be applied to social learning to promote language but i'm not too sure about piaget and i'm also looking for activities that show how leaning theories are linked. I also have some idea of bruner and the spiral curriculum and how it can be applied to teaching languages, so it can be used to help EAL pupils.

I also need to show the role of the classroom assistant in supporting EAL pupils??

I would appreciate any help.

Thanks in advance for your replies.

Layla xx

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Subject: The Great Out doors


Author:
Nora (Joyful)
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Date Posted: 16:35:34 04/20/08 Sun
At our school we have a slabbed patio area which has proved to be the ideal place to work on our numeracy skills. We count in ones, on one row, tens on another, we can step or even jump on them. They can be coloured with chalk in the beginning but you will soon find that the child does not need this extra visual technique for long. We also use this movement when learning tables, it takes away the need for remembering the sequence of where they are. It just works, believe me and have fun trying.

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Subject: questions about dyslexia


Author:
brianna
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Date Posted: 05:10:55 04/10/08 Thu
please e-mail your responses to me;

hello! i am a senior from maranatha high school involved in a senior project about dyslexia. In my project, i need input from a few people who have experience in this area, so i ask you to answer a few questions for me that would further help me with this project. You do not have to answer all of them, and the answers do not need to be lengthy:

1. When suspecting a student of having dyslexia, what symptoms should one watch out for?

2. what are some common problems that dyslexic students face?

3. how much of an influence do you think the family (parents) have on the dyslexic student?

4. what kind of influence can the dyslexic student gain from their peers?

5. when teaching a dyslexic student, what type of methods are best to use?

6. do you think that support groups with other dyslexic students would help them progress?

7. do you think it's better to point out a student's problem or to treat them like everyone else when
trying to help?

8. are there any technical advances that can aid the dyslexic student in thier learning process?


thank you for your time! i appreciate your insight into the subject!

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Subject: dyslexic teaching certificate


Author:
Rachel
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Date Posted: 16:21:50 03/22/08 Sat
I am currently doing an online course and have been asked to put the following info onto the discussion forum, any comments greatly appreciated.

Teaching strategies recommended for dyslexic pupils.:-
1) Split an hr session into three 15-20 mins chunks. This means that a pupil always remains positive about starting a new task and also teaches them organisation and time management. This method also allows the tutor to spend some 1-2-1 time with individual pupils.
2) Adapting question / worksheets. Resources such as question sheets and worksheets can easily be adapted to help a dyslexic pupil. This can be achieved by printing them on coloured paper. Use double line spacing. Use bold to highlight key words. Use bullet points. Use wide spaces between paragraphs.
Thanks Rachel.

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Subject: Teaching Assistants - why not go on to teach?


Author:
Gill
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Date Posted: 11:21:55 04/04/08 Fri
Hi everyone,

I just found this forum. Looks really useful. I am a teaching assistant in a primary school. It was always my ambition to teach, but I never thought I could get qualified. I have been really lucky to have found an online course at Anglia Ruskin University which allowed me to learn about teaching, education and child development whilst I worked in my TA job.The learning was tied in with my job role. It has taken just three years (like a full time uni degree) and I have just been taken on to do my graduate teacher training. Anyway I wanted to share this in case there were any of you who wold like to get that degree whilst you work so perhaps like me you can fulfill a dream and teach. It's such a great opportunity (hard work but worth it). There website if you want to know anymore is www.anglia.ac.uk/ultraversity

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Subject: Helping Jason with maths


Author:
Eileen
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Date Posted: 17:16:58 01/22/04 Thu
I am working with an eight-year old by, Jason, who seems to be completely confused when it comes to maths. He can add up, but has no idea what to do when it comes to taking away / subtraction. It's like a foreign language to him.

I have never had any trouble with maths myself, and I find it puzzling that he should be experiencing such difficulty over simple sums like 20 - 13. He can count small sums on his fingers (8 - 5), but this method seems to be of no help when it comes to larger numbers. Can anyone give me some ideas? It'll be much appreciated.

(I'm a classroom assistant working with two boys in the same school in Hertfordshire, England.)

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Subject: Short term memory exercises


Author:
Mel
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Date Posted: 16:26:09 03/30/08 Sun
I had been playing 'Kim's Game' with the child that I work with, and was struggling to work out how he was remembering the objects that I'd placed on the tray. I thought that he was picturing them in his mind, but was really suprised when he told me that he was remembering the shapes that the objects made!
I thought that I would share this with you and ask if anyone else has experienced children remembering things by their shapes rather than pictures?

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Subject: Common Practice?


Author:
jm9997
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Date Posted: 23:32:43 03/27/08 Thu
Hi. I am the mother of an 11 year old girl. She has Dyslexia and ADD. We have just moved to a new school district. The previous district was very accommodating, had several after school programs and could always be counted on for help. The new one.....not so much. :( I am trying to find out if it is commom practice in middle school for them to require that one of the two electives they are allowed, be taken by her Language Science class. It seems to me that they should make a place for that with out taking something from her that all the other kids will get. It doesn't seem right to me, but is it a common practice? Thank you!

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Subject: learning support


Author:
dale
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Date Posted: 13:25:09 02/24/08 Sun
i want to become a learning support assistant and i dont no where to start can anyone give me any advice?

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Subject: TA college


Author:
Leony
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Date Posted: 21:53:55 01/08/08 Tue
I'm looking into starting training for teaching assitant using the TA college for the course material, has anyone used this college, if so what was your verdict.
Has anyone used any other distance learning provider, if so, who?

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Subject: Adult Ed Tutoring the Adult With Dyslexia


Author:
Grace
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Date Posted: 23:41:32 03/11/08 Tue
I have been tutoring adult literacy for a few years and find it a most delightful way to volunteer. I now tutor GED classes and have my first student who admits to a diagnosis of dyslexia. What are some pointers to help get this student on a fast track to math proficiency and language arts proficiency?
I have heard that black and white text is hard to read. Will a tinted plastic over the page help if this is so?
Should class time be maximum time to allow practice or does introducing the material and private study work better?

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Subject: New book written


Author:
Tony Sandy
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Date Posted: 14:17:52 03/10/08 Mon
I've written a book, aimed at vocabulary building but can't get any takers on it and the only comments I've had so far is "It's just rows of words". I'd like some feedback from people in the field as to whether the intrinsic approach is floored: I'm probably an Aspergers Syndrome sufferer and I thought this would help the angle I'm approaching the material from, at least in remedial terms if not ordinary classroom literacy but I seem to be wrong - advice?/ opinions?

Go to Lulu.com, Education and Language section under 'Buy' and look up preview material for Logic Lists English by Tony Sandy.

Any comments appreciated, even if they are as harsh and dismissive as the above one from publishing field in Dyslexia area

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Subject: Time games


Author:
Cath
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Date Posted: 17:27:00 01/10/08 Thu
I am doing my Level 3 TA course, and I have decided to do my assignment on teaching the time to y3 pupils. Thought it would be easy to find games to play with them, but turns out I may have to buy some. If anyone's got any websites that might help, please let me know. I have spent ages but not found many.

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Subject: one to one ta


Author:
nicola davies
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Date Posted: 18:35:37 11/12/07 Mon
Just got a ta job working with a boy in reception with asperger syndrome. Any advice welcome

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Subject: Dyslexia


Author:
Butterfly
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Date Posted: 21:24:27 02/21/08 Thu
Hello! I have recently started working with a child that I think has Dyslexia. He makes his 3's, 5's, 7's, and 9's backwards. Sometimes they catch themselves and automatically correct the problem but sometimes they don't. A very bright child that I also believe to have aspergers.

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Subject: dyslexia


Author:
laura (confused)
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Date Posted: 17:16:41 03/03/08 Mon
how can i help a child with dyslexia in the class room

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Subject: Learning Strategies - Capital letter 'B' and 'D'


Author:
Mel
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Date Posted: 20:44:24 02/24/08 Sun
The student that I work with struggled to remember what a capital 'B' and 'D' looked like. To help him with this I suggested that a 'B' was like a Bumble Bee with a head and a body, and a 'D' was like one of Dumbo's ears. He remembered this, but still couldn't remember which way round they went and would often write them backwards. To overcome this, I got him to write them in the direction of the hand in which he held his pencil (he is right handed). He now gets them right everytime, although he thinks of his right hand as the hive! I still haven't worked out how this works with the letter 'D'!!
I hope some of you may find this helpful.

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Subject: New Resource DECIPHERING DYSLEXIA


Author:
Dylan McGinty
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Date Posted: 18:12:52 02/20/08 Wed
Following the trials and triumphs of four people facing a lifelong struggle, DECIPHERING DYSLEXIA is an essential new documentary and website about this most common cause of reading, writing, and spelling problem. Featuring extensive portraits of dyslexic children and adults, and their families, and introducing several leading experts, DECIPHERING DYSLEXIA demonstrates the best scientific and educational intervention strategies, and presents the latest research into possible causes.

Used with its truly remarkable website DECIPHERING DYSLEXIA is a wonderful resource for a variety of collections. The website includes Clips, sections on Dyslexia Basics, Diagnosis, Intervention, a Fact or Fiction area, and online interviews with experts and people with dyslexia.
http://www.knowledgenetwork.ca/dyslexia/index.html

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Subject: Struggling Teen with Dyslexia


Author:
Kathy (Sad)
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Date Posted: 16:31:15 11/07/07 Wed
I have a 16 year old daughter that is struggling in school. We have a qualification at school that allows her to have special test design and extra help. Her mood has changed so much this year. She says that everyone at school calls her stupid. Does anyone have any suggestions at to what to do with her struggling?

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Subject: help


Author:
Martha (Parent of a Dyslexic)
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Date Posted: 08:24:42 12/29/07 Sat
I've got a fantastic bright daughter who has been struggling through school and teachers who don't know how to deal with her being dyslexic. I've been helping her but I'm exhausted as we do all the homework together. How can she learn to cope on her own. She's 14 and can't read or write properly. Teachers don't know how to grade her and she is not passing all her subjects. I need to know a method to help her fly on her own. I'm afraid of her future. Will she cope in the real world if she can't cope at school?

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Subject: Help required


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Chris Trudgett
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Date Posted: 09:47:31 10/11/07 Thu
Was hoping someone can help.
I am studying teaching and am doing some work on learing difficulties.
My question is it possible for a dyslexic child to read quite well for their age but have trouble with verbal instruction and handwriting.
Any help would be great.
Thanks

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Subject: Help needed


Author:
Ruth
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Date Posted: 10:44:28 10/06/07 Sat
I'm currently tutoring a dyslexic child and he is so quick to guess a word from just the beginning letter. Does anyone have any ideas to get him to slow down and look at all of the word parts before he guesses?

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Subject: Reading


Author:
Michelle
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Date Posted: 22:43:20 02/09/08 Sat
Hi
Like others we are under pressure to improve reading levels in our year 1 class, at the momment we have a star reader of the week, stickers on bookmarks for children reading at home three times a week, I would be really grateful for some other ideas what other people use in their settings to boost levels.
Regards
Michelle

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Subject: advice for appling for t a position


Author:
susan over
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Date Posted: 15:11:04 01/26/08 Sat
I am looking to go into a school as a learning support assistant. I was wonderig do you have any advice for me for the interviews etc and what they would expect. I would like some advice.thankyou

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Subject: christmas calendars


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Jan (help)
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Date Posted: 20:23:28 12/11/07 Tue
Please help,could anyone offer some suggestions for the design of a calendar suitable for a year 5 class.I thought I had come up with one only to be told by the teacher it wasn't challenging enough. Any suggestions, many thanks.

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Subject: new T A


Author:
lynn
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Date Posted: 17:01:05 01/06/08 Sun
will be defo looking on this great forum for advice in the future ,, i am starting an a high school in thre morning,,,

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Subject: Help needed


Author:
SN (The Happiest)
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Date Posted: 19:43:34 01/16/08 Wed
I'm a teacher working with dyslexic children for the past 4 years.

I am doing some research on the internet regarding different schemes that can be used to help with learning difficulties.

i want to know what are the best methods of teaching for dyslexia especially in maths?

Thanks for any help

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Subject: booster phonics/blending groups


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rosemary
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Date Posted: 12:06:50 01/13/08 Sun
hi, i am a long standing reception class t,a one of very few who actually choose to work with reception classes.
we are introducing t,a supported booster sessions for children who are struggling with their phonics [we use jolly phonics] and blending skills.
although having worked in reception classes for 4 years and i have lots of ideas for these sessions i would appreciate any suggestions.
thanks

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Subject: Teaching Assistant Blog


Author:
TA (:))
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Date Posted: 01:15:57 01/06/08 Sun
Hi all,

I am a student TA (classroom/teaching assistant) doing a cache level 3 course in the UK, and have started a blog to chart my journey from student to employed TA. I have found lots of useful resources, free downloads and links and have added them to the blog. You may find it very helpful!

You can view it here:
http://www.teachingassistantuk.blogspot.com

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Subject: Maths - money


Author:
Dorothy
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Date Posted: 12:51:03 01/07/08 Mon
Encourage the use of real coins as they have a stronger link with the child’s real life outside the classroom. For early years we have set up play scenarios eg. Post office (buying and selling stamps). Thus enhancing a multi-sensory approach

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Subject: Maths


Author:
Dorothy
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Date Posted: 12:49:47 01/07/08 Mon
When introducing maths in school I have noticed the children usually start with addition then subtraction. I found it easier to work on subtraction then addition. We use cubes and start with 10 then took some away and clearly the children could see how many were left. This, for my group seemed to work well and maybe an alternative when teaching.

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Subject: positive marking system


Author:
Dorothy
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Date Posted: 12:44:40 01/07/08 Mon
a positive marking system to use is ticking in green and pink. A pink tick means tickled pink - child has mastered the task, green means growing green - child needs to work on task a little more.

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Subject: Teaching Assistant Blog


Author:
Mel (Happy)
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Date Posted: 18:06:30 01/03/08 Thu
Hi all, I thought I'd let you know about my blog which I started over Christmas, it is especially helpful for student/new Teaching or classroom assistants.

You can visit it here:
http://www.teachingassistantuk.blogspot.com

The blog will chart the progression of a student TA to successful employed TA as well as providing lots of useful links and resources.

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Subject: writing


Author:
Dorothy
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Date Posted: 12:52:05 12/31/07 Mon
A useful tool when encouraging dyslexic children to write is to get hold of triangular pencils or special handwriting pens from Stabilo which have indentations for finger and thumb. These are available for both left and right handed pupils and come in different colours.

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Subject: teaching assistant level 2


Author:
lisa (stressed)
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Date Posted: 22:11:51 11/20/07 Tue
hi there, almost finished teaching assistant level 2. Hope to go on to do special needs. Have a special needs child myself.Have really enjoyed the course. Found it hard fitting it all in amongst the stresses of life but I have managed it somehow!!

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Subject: Dyslexia aka strephosymbolia solutions perfected


Author:
stephen D. Waner (Merry Xmas from stephen D.Waner)
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Date Posted: 20:36:45 12/22/07 Sat
I am a Dyslexic who has found all the solutions i need to read my computer in the normal format(at least it`s normal to me)recently i posted all my solutions at www.scribd.com under the user name paschar . my avitar is a cartoon picture of Commander McBragg smokeing a pipe with the caption (if you got it flawnt it )through the consultation of Microsoft MVP Developers and many other Org such as planar systems, Helmuth Weber of Germany,arkay engravers of New York and my own personal studies of strephosymbolia, Dysgraphia , visual Nero input, the Human Brain and anything else involving optics , i have perfected a method both through software and Graphics hardware from Nvidia and others , all of the software are one of a kind prototypes, one of which is still in the testing stage (i have found no problems useing the software because i type backwards anyway ) in the true mirror image. my solution was simple (i didn`t listen to all those headshrink types)the ones who believe it`s a pyscological issue instead of a nerological one , the info is free to one and all , if in dought feel free to contact me at swaner1@cox.net Merry Christmas .

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Subject: Found a Social Network for Educators


Author:
Kitty
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Date Posted: 05:01:29 12/15/07 Sat
I just joined theapple.com. They have good job information for TA's and paraprofessionals as well as teachers...and resources about working with special ed students. Just thought I'd pass it along.

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Subject: interview problems


Author:
lucy
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Date Posted: 19:15:05 11/26/07 Mon
I'm going for my interview on wednesday for an EAL learning support assistant,in the letter about my interview they said I'll be asked to complete a task that is thinking about the scenario of a teacher introducing a new topic eg animals or magnetism in science,and then how would I support a child in the class who has just arrived from another country. The child speaks little or no English.I am asked just talk about the task, read from or share some papers with them or use any form of digital media.
Anybody's any idea will be very appreciated.
Looking forward to your reply.
Thank you very much.

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Subject: research project -Are TA's sufficiently trained to enable effective support of children with SEN ?


Author:
Maggie Hill (questioning)
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Date Posted: 18:11:48 11/22/07 Thu
Can anyone help please?
I am researching levels of training given to TA's who support children with SEN. If anyone has personal insights, comments or reflections regarding the provision of, or lack of training that they have experienced, or are aware of I would be very pleased to hear from you.

Many thanks, Maggie.

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Subject: cache level 2


Author:
sara
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Date Posted: 13:54:18 11/18/07 Sun
Hi I have finished half of this course but need help on the criteria for each section in section 1 ( to do with the curriculum). Can anyone help plz x

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Subject: Need advice


Author:
Laura
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Date Posted: 02:34:09 11/12/07 Mon
I have been a TA for 3 years. Mother of special needs child for 17 years. I'm working with a new teacher this year. She is completely different than what I think a sped teacher should be. She spends no time with the kids one on one. She does not do lesson plans.I come up with lesson plans and I teach math, reading, social studies, vocabulary, and life skills. (cooking, cleaning). She is in no way communicative to me about what she wants and I feel like I'm stepping on her toes everytime I do something. But the kids are there for a reason and so am I. I've tried to talk to her and she acts like she gets mad. I've thought of going over her head but the type of person she is, she could possibly try to make it to where I don't have a job. I love my job, I love my kids and I just want whats best for them. Please someone tell me what I need to do to try and fix this. I can't see us going the rest of the school year like this.

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Subject: Special Needs Support


Author:
Sue
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Date Posted: 19:20:34 10/16/07 Tue
Can anybody advise me on which route and training to take/acquire to become a special needs teaching assistant. I have asked several people within my area and they have all given me a different answer leading to my confusion. I have little experience, but do voluntary within my local school helping KS1 to read. This is a total new career for me so any help from people that have followed this career path would be so grateful.

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Subject: Help - I feel uneasy


Author:
Cindy (Uneasy)
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Date Posted: 21:46:58 11/04/07 Sun
I work at a middle school as a special ed aide in the classroom and am struggling with knowing what the expectations of the teacher are. I feel unsure how best to help the student. The study skills class is one thing because I can easily help the students with what they need to work on, but In class support is much more difficult. Is anyone out there having similar difficulties? I would appreciate any suggestions.

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Subject: cache3


Author:
sarah
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Date Posted: 22:43:38 10/21/07 Sun
hi i am doing cache 3 and really struggling with my assignment, anyone done it and can offer advise???
a ta needs to reflect on their own practice when working with pupils?

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Subject: ideas on help with spelling


Author:
Rachel
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Date Posted: 14:17:25 10/08/07 Mon
I am working with two boys one in year five and one in year six. I am trying to find ways to help with their spelling that are visual. Something maybe that they can have one their table throughout the day that can help them when I am not there as well as when I am. They struggle with even the basic words.

Any ideas?

Thanks

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Subject: Piano tutor book for dyslexic children


Author:
Joanna
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Date Posted: 17:01:13 10/27/07 Sat
I'm currently working on writing a tutor book for dyslexic children who wish to learn how to play the piano.
Not all dyslexic children have a good ear, and learning by rote is not always the way foward.... so I'm trying to help them with note reading.
I'm working on colour codes for the notes, and would love to find any information with regards to which colours can be the most effective, and if any are confusing...
What is the best option in terms of colour for the background?
I've also vaguely heard of "colour filters" being plaved on pages that help sometimes. Is anyone able to give me any info?
I'm open to any other suggestions as well...
The main issues I'm trying to address are:
-distinguish right/left hand
-note reading
-which direction on the piano is going up, which direction is going down....
Thanks for your time!

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Subject: help for tired teachers


Author:
Gail Nayes (exhausted)
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Date Posted: 17:48:31 10/25/07 Thu
I am looking for other regular ed teachers who are informed and concerned about the needs of the dyslexic, but are overwhelmed with trying to do the right thing to help the dyslexic with his or her needs and continue to be there for the rest of the class. Are there others out there who are giving lots of time and attention to the dyslexic to help their self esteem and to make accomodations and keep up with communication with parents and are exhausted because there isn't even enough time to do the normal duties in a regular classroom.

We are not all uncaring and uninformed when it comes to dyslexia.

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Subject: University Assignment


Author:
Misty
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Date Posted: 12:20:41 10/08/07 Mon
Hi, I am in my third year of study as a K-7 teacher. I have an assignment to complete for Special Needs and have chosen Dyslexia as my area to study. While I have read many internet articles, I am extremely interested in any of the possible teaching strategies which you feel have maximised the learning ability of students with dyslexia, as well as the educational implications. Personal anecdotes and experiences are welcome and appreciated.
Please email me at misty_a_s@yahoo.com

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Subject: teaching strategies dyslexia


Author:
rachel
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Date Posted: 18:21:21 10/23/07 Tue
hi, can anyone help give info on best strategies to use to teach pupils in KS3 with dyslexia, alot of the resources are geared towards KS1 & 2 i need something more for pupils aged 11+, help!

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Subject: help needed, first interview for TA post


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sarah
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Date Posted: 13:04:37 10/15/07 Mon
I have an interview on Wednesday for a TA in KS1. I've been volunteering for a year while doing an OU course. I don't really have a clue as to what to expect as I've been a stay at home mum since 1998. If you have any good advice as to what to expect or what things I could talk about to be impressive I would Love to hear them. Thank you!

Sarah

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Subject: Visual Perception


Author:
Michelle O'Neill
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Date Posted: 11:18:03 10/17/07 Wed
I have been working with children towards the end of ks1 who have dyslexia.
Some of the children have been diagnosed with visual perception difficulties. I have been using worksheets from the visual skills builder cd. The children love the worksheets.
To help with number reversals I get the children to try and imitate themselves into the shape of a particular number. We also draw letters in the sand and make them with play dough. I find it particularly helpful to sit beside the child when we are drawing letters and numerals in the air.
When the children have to copy number stories etc from the white board we print theirs out so that there are no reversals and the children have more time to try and understand the sums.

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Subject: Dyslexic as a result of suffering stroke


Author:
Helen (concerned)
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Date Posted: 16:43:22 10/16/07 Tue
I am an Adult Learner Supporter. I am trying to help an adult learner re-learn their reading skills lost as a result of a stroke. Many words read to me show what appears to be signs of dyselxia, reversal of letters; words read back to front (ie 'ton' instead of 'not' (or) 'tub' instead of 'but'). Has anyone on this forum any experience of this situation and any pointers for me to help this person. Thank You. Helen.

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Subject: Multiplication Facts Practice


Author:
Brett Taylor
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Date Posted: 18:48:15 10/10/07 Wed
I wrote a web site to let students practice their times tables. http://www.geocities.com/multiplicationfacts

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Subject: Coloured paper for visual tracking


Author:
Julie
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Date Posted: 10:36:24 10/06/07 Sat
I have just started working with a dyslexic child who clearly struggles to follow the text when reading. To help him stay on track I put a piece of paper under the line he is reading.
I remember reading a while back that a certain colour paper would help but have forgotton which colour. Would anybody have an idea pls?

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Subject: Basic Skill


Author:
Jean
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Date Posted: 20:20:07 10/08/07 Mon
I have been asked "How does my school expect me to support them in Basic Skills".........any pointers please ?
With thanks

Jean

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Subject: springboard maths


Author:
chris roscoe
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Date Posted: 13:16:36 10/07/07 Sun
i am about to begin my final year on a ba honors degree and have chosen to investigate how children teachers tas etc feel about the springboard mathematics scheme. i would therefore appreciate any correspondance concerning the above. i am also investigating the implications of using summative tests i.e. practise sats tests as a method of of formative assessment. again any input for this would be greatly appreciated!!

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Subject: THRASS to help with phonics.


Author:
Rachel Alexander
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Date Posted: 10:57:45 10/06/07 Sat
I'm a classroom assistant working in a British school abroad with year 1 and year 2 children. In the school we use a program called THRASS. Its based on learning phonemes (sounds letters make) and graphemes (spelling choices) by using pictures. There are 44 phonemes and 120 graphemes all shown on two charts that are printed back to back. As well as charts there are games and songs all based around learning these pictures and what the