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Subject: How Do I Become A Teaching Assistant?


Author:
Anita Phillips
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Date Posted: 16:53:39 06/29/09 Mon
Hi,

I am just about to embark on trying to get into teaching and I was wondering if anyone had any advice?

I have been in the IT industry for 7 years and I am fortunte enough to be in a position to finally rid myself of that horrid career and persue what I have always wanted to do and work in a school.

Do I need specific qualifications to be a Teaching Assistant? How do I go about getting them? Will a school take me on while I learn? I know about EBITT but I'm trying to get on the school ladder before I even get to that bit.....

Help! :)

Thanks,
Anita

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Subject: Self esteem


Author:
Julia Birch
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Date Posted: 18:19:31 06/22/09 Mon
A Child with a learning difficulty often has a low self esteem; this can be because they know they are working at a level below their peers and because they have difficulty keeping up with their friends in class. Sometimes it doesn’t matter how many times you tell the child you think they are good at something, they find it difficult to believe you. One way to build a child’s confidence is to encourage them to make a list of things they are good at, on one side of the paper and things they find difficult on the other. This week I have done this task with my 13 year old daughter who has dyslexia; she is doing exams and feeling a little negative towards herself. My daughter and I had a discussion while we were completing the list and she discovered that she was good at many things, her list included; looking after animals, being kind, jumping high on the trampoline, a good daughter, bubble writing, typing, helping others, sport, cooking and playing the organ. The list for things she found difficult was much shorter and included; concentrating, holding a pencil, spelling, learning French and reading. We agreed that her list of things she is good at were very important, to be a successful and valued person. My daughter made a lovely comment about being just like her mum, kind and caring. Since completing the exercise my daughter has typed up the list and put it in her important memory box. I loved sharing this exercise with my daughter and seeing the huge smile on her face

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Subject: Fun books


Author:
Deb
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Date Posted: 18:57:27 09/05/08 Fri
Any ideas of good funny books to read to key stage 1 children during wet play. Not too ong but something they could join in with.

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Subject: Paid Holidays


Author:
Martina
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Date Posted: 20:08:25 05/13/09 Wed
Hi, I would like to be a TA but one friend of mine scared me...She said that during the holidays I won't get a money like a Class Teacher has. Is that the truth?

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Subject: More Men Please !


Author:
Karyn
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Date Posted: 05:37:02 04/29/09 Wed
I have noticed that the world of support teachers and TA's is very much female dominated.
Whilst I am all for 'Girl Power', it would be refreshing to see more men taking on this worthwhile role.
Would love to see lots of replies from my male counterparts to prove me wrong !

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Subject: Age-appropriate


Author:
Low, Lily
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Date Posted: 06:22:31 05/25/09 Mon
Hi. I am very new to this Dyslexia situation. May I ask what is the normal age for children to be identified as dyslexic? I have a 4 1/2 year old girl in my class whom the parents think she is dyslexic and wants me to refer her for a test? Please advice.

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Subject: software


Author:
Janice Walker (want to help)
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Date Posted: 00:58:23 09/12/08 Fri
I have just been assigned a dyslexic girl of nine years of age to work with two hours per week. This is all new to me. Could anyone suggest an effective computer program or software to begin her on to increase her reading ablity and fluency?
Thank you

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Subject: Word Wasp


Author:
Julia Birch
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Date Posted: 11:37:39 06/07/09 Sun
My 13 year old daughter has recently been tested and was found to have mild dyslexia. Her teacher recommended an intervention programme called Word Wasp, it is similar to, and by the same author as Toe by Toe, the difference being, on each page the child is asked to read then write down what you read out loud. By doing this programme every night for a 6 month period my daughter's reading age has increased from 8.02 to 9.7. In addition her spelling has improved, the words she writes are now more closely spelt to the correct spelling.I have now found out that there is a version for younger children called The Hornet Literacy Program, as I am a teaching assistant working with children with dyslexia, I have introduced the programme to school and the children that I work with are now benefiting from the programme too.

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Subject: Practical Exercise - Avoiding Embarrassment


Author:
Elaine
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Date Posted: 08:11:06 06/06/09 Sat
Avoiding embarrassment.

I spoke to a different child in school who said that he often feels embarrassed because he is dyslexic.The child went on to say that all teachers should be aware that he is dyslexic so that they can enlarge the work and so that he can be seated towards the front of the classroom. He then went on to say how surprised he that many teachers are unaware that he is dyslexic, particularly supply teachers.

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Subject: Male Classroom Assistant


Author:
Colin (Concerned about job cuts)
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Date Posted: 22:39:05 05/30/09 Sat
I was wondering how mny male classroom assistants/aides are there in the UK? I work with East Ayshire Council in south west Scotland and there are only two out of several hundred women. I would like peoples views on the subject of male asistants.

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Subject: homework


Author:
Lorraine (happy)
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Date Posted: 22:01:08 05/27/09 Wed
hi can anyone help me, I am doing my level 3 and trying to do some homework on unit 59 and the question is " what is the importance of a welcoming greeting for each pupil?" then underneath it says list the benefits you feel welcoming each student provides them. they have put 7 bullet point spaces for answers. I just dont know what they are looking for, i would appreciate any help.

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Subject: Help Needed


Author:
Claire
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Date Posted: 16:46:13 05/26/09 Tue
I have difficulty with one particular student. He is severely dyslexic and doesn't turn up to my dyslexia intervention along with other students whom are also severely dyslexic.
I have spoken to him and he says he just forgets, he wants to come but his memory is poor. At our school, all students have planners. Inside their planners is their school timetable. I have written on his timetable when he needs to come to the sessions and highlighted it in bright green so that it stands out.
He forgets his planner. I asked him how he knows what lessons he has for the day ahead - he follows his friends. He even had a timetable photocopied to leave in his school bag, in a safe zip area - he forgets that!
I have spoken to his Mum and given her the times and days of the week when he has the intervention but that is no help.
I'm unable to go and pick him up from his other lesson as I have a group of six who come to the session every week without fail. I dont want to disrupt their learning.
I have spoken to his teachers and form tutors.

What more can I do to help him remember?

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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: interview question


Author:
Teaching assistant
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Date Posted: 13:52:23 04/26/09 Sun
Hi
i have an interview next wekk for T.A level tow has anybody got an idea about the question that might come inthe interview.

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Subject: Requesting an Aid


Author:
Kathy M.
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Date Posted: 05:26:52 05/13/09 Wed
Hello,

My daughter has an IEP next week. She is transitioning to Middle School. She has been in Special Day Class for the last 3 years with part time mainstreaming. I would like to request they move her to full time mainstreaming with an Aid and resource center. (She has Triplo X syndrome which makes her a slow learner, she's at 3rd grade level right now instead of 5th).

She has no behavioral issues, but is very socially inept. The current SDC program has many kids with severe behavior issues (most are on the spectrum) and it's driving her crazy and is very distracting for her. As well, I think socially she needs to be with more typical kids.

Can anyone please help me find (or provide me with) a valid argument for the school to support why my daughter should be mainstreamed with an aid? I do not believe my facts are strong enough.

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Subject: teaching assistant salary pro rota


Author:
alison
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Date Posted: 14:21:37 05/04/09 Mon
Hi, Can any teaching assistants help...??
Looking at applying for a TA post but the salary are confusing .. £12500.00 full time... Is this the full salary ? pro rota... or it it really a lot lower due to only working until 3.15.. any help or advice would be appreciated.

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Subject: The Amazon Kindle?


Author:
Tom Sandre
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Date Posted: 02:38:34 05/03/09 Sun
Does anyone have any thoughts on using the Amazon Kindle to help kids learn to read? I've been toying with the idea of recommending it to parents of my students and came across this ad.

http://www.npexam.com/EducationCenter/EduCntr_Dyslexia_Resources.html

Also this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Amazons-Wireless-Reading-Generation/product-reviews/B00154JDAI/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

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Subject: 504 interventions


Author:
Kelly Jones
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Date Posted: 15:18:17 05/01/09 Fri
I am writing a 504 for a dyslexic 4th grader. Any suggestions as to what intervetions should be included for 5th grade?

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Subject: REVISION TECHNIQUES


Author:
Julie
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Date Posted: 17:41:39 04/28/09 Tue
Hi, I would like to ask any of the Teaching Assistants on here, if they can help with revision techniques that I can help my 14 year old dyslexic son with. He really struggles with his short-term memory and forgets what he has read or had read to him in minutes. He is at a main stream school. He has a statement and TA help in class. But with exams coming up soon, we would like to know if there is a technique for helping to retain information. We do 'spider graphs' for science revision and something similar for geography and history. We just pick out key information, but his english is the most difficult for him and he really finds it hard to read and spell. He has a reading and spelling age of 8yrs. He will get help in the exams, (except english)with a reader and and extra 15mins. But the problem is he can't remember the information needed to answer the questions. Please help. Thank you.
Julie

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Subject: Getting into Classroom assistant


Author:
Scott C (Help Needed)
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Date Posted: 01:19:10 04/29/09 Wed
Hi all,

I am looking for a career change and becoming a classroom assistant has been something that has always appealed to me. Can anyone advise me where I should go for the best information to help me get into this career. Now, I must have a full time income throughout the process.

Thank you all in advance

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Subject: 8 Steps for Introducing Sound/Symbol


Author:
Regina Moffett (Teaching Strategies)
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Date Posted: 21:36:42 08/31/08 Sun
There are 8 steps for introducing sound/symbol such as:
1. Display the letter (such as a wall chart)
2. Locate on the alphabet (use of a picture beside the letter that makes the sound)
3. Teacher Models the sound with body language or games such as “I Spy”
4. Students practice sound with body language and/or response to “I Spy”
5. Put sound into word using finger blending--- Phonemic Awareness
6. Put word into sentence for word meaning
7. Draw letter strokes using: alphabet book, glued letter, and felt paper
· Lock in using: glued letter
· Lock in using felt paper
8. Meld sound/symbol using
· Skywriting

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Subject: GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT DELAY


Author:
PETITE-FOUR
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Date Posted: 22:24:57 04/06/09 Mon
HI

I am a support 1.1 ta interested in working with a child with above difficulties in year 1!!Has anyone got any strategies that you have found usseful that are creative, out of the ordinary and interesting??Any comments would be useful and taken on board.

Many thanks

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Subject: Statemented child


Author:
Tess
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Date Posted: 23:26:35 01/16/09 Fri
Hi. Am looking for some advice about working with a statemented child with behavioural problems. The child is in yr 5 at primary school. I have been employed to " watch over" this child constantly throughout the school day as they cannot be trusted to be unsupervised. The aggression shows mainly in the playground when she doesnt get her own way and will then hit out and say nasty things to the children around. Her class mates do not want to play with her most of the time, which I cant blame them at times. This child has been like this for many years, since reception class really. I also have to supervise the morning and afternoon break times daily and also some lunchtimes too depending on the mood of the child. How can I help this child?? I feel there is alot more I could be doing besides following them around all day!! Any ideas anyone?? Thankyou for your time.

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Subject: dyslexia and english as a second language


Author:
Alison
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Date Posted: 12:54:27 10/13/08 Mon
I am English and I live in France and have been asked by the local school to help the dyslexic students, aged 11-13, who are learning English. English is a compulsory subject for them and they will be complete beginners. Both of my own children are dyslexic and I am very aware that I am not trained. However, if I do not help the children, there is no-one who will. I thought it might be best to start with learning the phonetics of the alphabet, and then I realised I do not know the 'rules' of the sounds - e.g. the sound of 'e' as in 'elephant' and then how it is sometimes silent, as in 'game' or stronger as in 'me'. Agh!

I am due to start working with the children next week so if there is anyone out there who can offer some good concrete suggestions of the best way to start working with them and how I can learn too, I would greatly appreciate your help.

Many thanks

Alison Palmer

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Subject: Attention Deficit Disorder


Author:
Nazia Hussain
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Date Posted: 13:01:14 03/26/09 Thu

The child i have worked with had mild symptoms of ADD and so, he was not very hard to handle child.
Mostly, he had problems to concentarte and stay focused on task. He also could not listen and follow the instructions and found it difficult to pay attention to his priorities.
What i did first of all to help him overcome this problem is,tried to find out what he had been eating for his breakfast and then,entirely changed his braek fast habit from having junk food and energy drinks to healthy proper meal, and it helped as he started paying attention to important stuff and became less hyper.
Second thing i did was,I asked him if he has got any worries or priorities he could write them down and put them in order starting from the top ones.This also worked for him as he can arrange his lifestyle and focus better to main things.
Another starategy which i applied was, if he started doodling or getting distracted,I worked him through back to his task by absolutely talking about irrelevant subject for a couple of minuits and i've noticed that he immediately came back to point(class work).
So these little tricks really helped him and me as well.

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Subject: PPA Time


Author:
Sarah (Confused)
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Date Posted: 19:39:08 03/24/09 Tue
Does anyone know if as an HLTA I am entitled to PPA time when I plan, deliver and mark the R.E curriculum for the school all week? Thanks:)

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Subject: Counting 1-100 (5.1.2)


Author:
Caroline Turner
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Date Posted: 15:46:25 03/24/09 Tue
The student I work with can confidentally count to 100. I played the "Tell me the next number" game which he really enjoyed. If fact he tried to give me the answer more quickly each time. However, the thought of counting backwards he found very daunting and said he couldn't do it. So, I initially asked him to count backwards from just 5 which he did with ease so then progressed to 10.This avoided any feeling of failure on his part. He can now count backwards form 50!

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Subject: makaton resources about easter


Author:
Diane (happy)
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Date Posted: 18:54:05 03/09/09 Mon
HI I'm looking for any makaton resources signs for EASTER. anything telling the Easter story etc. The makaton curriculum database doesnt have anything. Please help. urgent!!!! thanks

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Subject: Virtual Assistant is available to assist you, remove your burden


Author:
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Date Posted: 18:32:53 03/21/09 Sat
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Subject: Classroom Assistant


Author:
Michelle
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Date Posted: 19:35:01 03/19/09 Thu
Hello.

I am looking to train as a clasroom assistant and wondered if anyone could help me with regard to which qualification I need as an internet search has shown a few.

My children are currently 5&6 and the little one is starting school in August (In scotland - deferred year).

I would ideally like to help with children who have learning difficulties as my children have been helped tremendously by teachers and classroom assistants, (One is on the Autistic spectrum the other globally delayed) and I feel I have good experience in this area, which will obviously continue as they grow.

Sorry to waffle, thanks in advance

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Subject: Classroom techniques


Author:
Caroline Turner
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Date Posted: 16:56:52 03/17/09 Tue
As a TA I keep a mini whiteboard on me. When students are copying work from the board I copy it onto my whiteboard and place it in front of the child I'm working with. This enables him to copy the work without looking up at the board and losing his place. It takes the all-too-often panic out of the situation.

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Subject: confidence building techniques


Author:
Caroline MacFarlane
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Date Posted: 19:07:52 03/16/09 Mon
I have fund that positive reinforcment works well with my son. When has has done smething simple such as helping others or having kind hands at school or at home then he is given verbal praise.
The comments in the hand book about certificates for non academic achiements is one i employ at school. I have always rewarded certificates or merits for social activities rather than academic with dyslexic children. It appears to do their confidence a power of good.

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Subject: Parents' denial


Author:
Sophia
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Date Posted: 07:13:02 03/14/09 Sat
Need to ask a question. I am a Greek teacher, doing private tutorials in English. I have a 9-year-old girl who is clearly dyslexic. Her parents refuse to admit there is a problem. I have tried to explain that it is not a matter of intelligence of will and that their daughter may be dyslexic.I am under the impression that the father thinks she is not very intelligent while the mother puts it down to pure laziness. As far as the girl is concerned she is actually very enthusiastic when it comes to her English lesson and wants to become an English teacher. I am at a loss because since the parents won't admit it I have to assess her like any other child (spelling-reading-writing)knowing that this is wrong. The girl herself has opened up to me about it, telling how she confused she feels when she tries to read and how she can recognise individual letters or their sounds but canot combine them. She knows there's something wrong but of course has not quite realised what it is. What can I do? Any suggestions would be gratly appreciated.

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Subject: GCSE Maths


Author:
Metess (Confused)
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Date Posted: 15:55:21 03/01/09 Sun
Hi to everyone.
I've recently applied to do the foundation degree in September. Unfortunatly I've got to gain GCSE maths qualification during the 2 years to enable me to go onto BA course after. My problem is that I only have CSE Maths Grade 4--this was taken many years ago (1977). I am looking into doing a distance learning course for this qualification. Has any one done this route, if so how was it? I'm terrified of maths so I thought this was best option, I am a little embarressed about this !

Yours Metess.

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Subject: New to Teaching assistant Role


Author:
Kathriona
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Date Posted: 19:59:07 02/28/09 Sat
Hi Everyone,

Im starting a TA role in a secondary school in a few days, this is my first time this. I have teaching experience, I taught Geography and Learning Support as an unqualified teacher in Ireland before moving over to London. If anyone had some advice on what to do, etc please reply.

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Subject: Which TA Course to take?


Author:
Wendy
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Date Posted: 20:47:23 02/26/09 Thu
Hello,

I'm looking at a career change and have found the quantity of TA courses available quite overwhelming. What I'd like to know is which of the TA qualification courses is the a) the most recognised b) where is a good place to attain it?. This is a qualification I would need to study part time and at home.

Your guidance and help in this matter will hopefully put me on track to a direction I wish I had taken years ago.

Thanks!

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Subject: Children fighting during play


Author:
Paula Metharam
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Date Posted: 14:17:21 02/25/09 Wed
Hello,

All i am doing btec teaching assistant course and a bit confused the section i am doing is on Helping to keep children to safe the question i am trying to answer is. How can a t a communicate with 2 pupils involved in a fighting incident during play. Do i go down the bullying route is that classed has bullying or 2 children having a mis understanding.Thanks for any advice do not know where to go and the following question to that who should a ta share the info with and why.

thanks

Paula

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Subject: Giving homework


Author:
Caroline Turner
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Date Posted: 15:20:53 02/24/09 Tue
It is my experience that many teachers leave giving homework until the very end of the lesson. this does not give enough time for the dyslexic child to write it down let alone ask for clarification if needed. It would help enormously if all teachers wrote it on the board at least 10 minutes before the end of the lesson, leaving time to deliver a full explanation of what was expected. Alternatively, a photocopy of the homework would be ideal and could be handed out to each student towards the end of the lesson - again leaving time for explanation. Some teachers say they are available at lunch or break to go over homework and if all teachers added this I am sure it would give reassurance to many children particularly those who are just beginning at secondary school which is often daunting.
In the SEN dept we also offer a lunchtime homework club where at least 2 TAs are on duty to help SEN pupils with homework. We find this is a very successful way of ensuring our students understand and complete homework on time.

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Subject: Using confidence building techniques


Author:
H Pogson
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Date Posted: 08:45:03 02/23/09 Mon
Confidence building techniques can be a really useful tool. As you can imagine having dyslexia, may have dented a child's self esteem and this needs to be rectified.

I was recently helping in a Personal and Social Education class with eleven year old children, a couple of whom were dyslexic. The class was about self image. They were given a piece of paper and asked to write the name of the person to their right at the bottom of the page. At the top they were asked to write a positive comment about that person and fold the comment over and pass the paper on to someone else. Eventually, each pupil received a completed sheet with a lot of lovely positive comments on, from their peers. This can help improve self esteem and confidence for dyslexic children and can act as cognitive therapy.

HP - Singapore (Studying the Certificate in the Teaching of Children and Teens with Dyslexia.)

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Subject: Software


Author:
Brouga
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Date Posted: 13:43:57 02/23/09 Mon
I would like to recommend a resource that I use with a group of pupils who I support in Multi Sensory Learning sessions. I don't know if anyone uses the THRASS programme in their school, (Teaching Handwriting Reading and Spelling Skills). There is a sing a long CD with words and music, created by Alan Davies and written by Janine Plunkett. We use the song words interactively on a whiteboard for the children to learn and we use musical instruments for a multi sensory approach. The sessions are very successful, we dance as well whilst we are learning putting actions to the words. I have found this a great way of using Visual, Auditory and Kinaesthetic styles. I would be interested to hear if anyone has used this resource? If anyone would like information about this resource find it at www.THRASS.co.uk.

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Subject: Seal (pshe) activities


Author:
teresa (help)
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Date Posted: 15:16:47 02/18/09 Wed
Hi to all. I am a TA providing PPA cover in YR 1 class. I plan, provide resources and deliver PSHE lessons using SEAL. I am looking for some advice or ideas, for activities or things to make after input which ties in with theme ( Going For Goals ) Any ideas or thoughts will be greatly appreciated.
Many Thanks.
Teresa

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Subject: Useful Books


Author:
Shelley
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Date Posted: 16:36:18 02/08/09 Sun
Hi

I'm currently taking the BTEC Level 2 TA's course. Can anyone recommend any books that would be helpful?

I've seen quite a few but don't want to waste my money if they are not going to be any good.

Thanks

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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: any advice


Author:
sandra (unsure)
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Date Posted: 00:22:01 02/01/09 Sun
i am a student doing a cache level 2 teaching assistant course, and wondered if any of you lovely people out there know of any other courses (Free if poss,due to credit crunch)that may help me with my course, or help me gain more of an understanding of working with children. thankyou for your time and understanding.
much devoted student.xx

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Subject: Teaching Assistant


Author:
Kaylee
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Date Posted: 22:07:49 01/26/09 Mon
I am currently doing my T/A level 3 and am doing a case study, anyone got any strategies i could use for a child who wont speak to any adult but interacts with children

thanks

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Subject: dyslexia and multiplication


Author:
Kim
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Date Posted: 18:59:31 01/26/09 Mon
Hi,

I am an elementary teacher. I am trying to help a child in my class learn his multiplication as well feel more confident with his math skills. He is in fifth grade.

Any suggestions would be great!

Thanks,

Lisa

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Subject: New EA - suggestions needed working with teacher


Author:
Anne MacLellan
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Date Posted: 20:54:26 01/13/09 Tue
'm going to be seeking employment as an Special Educational Assistant shortly.


I've worked with many special education teachers and educational assistants over the years as a parent of a severely disabled son with autism/intellectual disability/epilepsy & bipolar disorder (he's now an adult). However, the teacher/EA relationship will be a new one for me. (Prior to having children, I was a public children's librarian but I want to work directly with students with special needs).


I'm in the process of completing various certifications (First Aid, CPR, CPI and introductory EA course geared to classroom strategies).


Therefore, I'm looking for comments from teachers on suggestions to work well on establishing on a good relationship with your teacher and other classroom staff. (Or, the reverse: comments from EAs on working with both special education teachers and non special education teachers.) I'm also interested in hearing from what is helpful in a replacement/"on-call" special education assistants as this is the type of work I'll be doing for a while. I will probably in a variety of settings - inclusive & segegrated.


Suggestions, comments, tips (and what 'not to' would greatly be appreciated, both from teachers and EAs.


BTW, I'm in Canada so American special education legislation doesn't apply here...

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Subject: units of sound


Author:
sue
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Date Posted: 14:48:47 01/09/09 Fri
I have just watched a teachers tv download about a school that supports its dyslexics very well. The SENCO is a dyslexia specialist and uses a system of word construction called "Units of Sound". Can anyone give me any more info about where to find this resource.

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Subject: A book with condensed and updated source of information on Dyslexia


Author:
Smrithi
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Date Posted: 07:09:01 01/05/09 Mon
Hi Friends,

I would like to recommend this book called "Reading Difficulties and Dyslexia" by Prof J P Das which is a ready reckoner on dyslexia, a condensed and updated source of information on the subject, for not only teachers and parents, but also for professionals concerned with Learning Disabilities. For the school psychologist, the book is an interpretation that gives pre-eminence to the PASS (Planning-Attention-Simultaneous-Successive) theory of cognitive processes—the four major processes that replace traditional views of IQ and redefine intelligence. The book answers questions like: What is dyslexia? How do reading difficulties develop? How does one deal with dyslexia? Is there a valid remedial procedure? The answers are meant not only to help understand specific reading problems in the context of intelligence, but also guide remediation.

For further details you may visit the www.sagepub.in website or click the following URL
http://www.sagepub.in/browse/book.asp?bookid=1332&Subject_Name=&mode=1

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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: Accredited course for assistants


Author:
Beverley Jessup
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Date Posted: 20:59:28 01/01/09 Thu
If you would like to support children with speech & language difficulties in the classroom and gain an accreditation, then you might it useful to contact me. I am a qualified speech & Language therapist with over 1 experience.

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Subject: A Must Read book "READING DIFFICULTIES AND DYSLEXIA" by Prof J B Das


Author:
Smrithi
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Date Posted: 06:24:31 12/23/08 Tue
Hi friends,

I have come across a must read book on Dyslexia, which is a ready reckoner on dyslexia, a condensed and updated source of information on the subject, for not only teachers and parents, but also for professionals concerned with Learning Disabilities

You can get the details of the book from "www.sagepub.in" website

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Subject: newbie


Author:
Emma
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Date Posted: 19:21:27 10/01/08 Wed
hi, my daughter has just started school and i have a;ways wanted to work in a school, was wondering if anyone sould help with how to get started do i need any qualifications?

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Subject: a dyslexic child is an intelligent child


Author:
judmic
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Date Posted: 20:11:29 09/28/08 Sun
How many times do we hear teachers comment that are worried about a child's progress.I would like to share this experience when I was working in a class of 5 year old girls. in this class there is a child who made us all confused. She is a confident and popular child with good leadership skills. She can sing, act, dance and can speak 3 languages fluently. she is very caring, cooperative and has a vast amount of knowledge. However this child had difficulties with her writing and reading , skipping lines, copying badly from the board, being very disorganzied, getting out the wrong books. At first the teacher thought that the child was playing up in order to get attention, but she soon realized that the child had difficulties which were showing signs of dyslexia. Luckly this child was noticed by a teacher who was well informed about difficulties that children with dyslexia face, and was given proper intervention.

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Subject: resources for homework


Author:
Lesley
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Date Posted: 17:02:57 11/27/08 Thu
Hi, can anyone recommend some paper or online spelling resources that I can set for homework for Dyslexic pupils. Needs to be phonics based with simple instructions for kids/parents to follow. Thanks Lesley.

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Subject: Module 1 assignment help1


Author:
Ratchitt (ok but bored and on crutches)
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Date Posted: 12:53:28 11/20/08 Thu
Hi I am doing the Teachers Assistant Certificate course for the teaching of children with Dyslexia. Has anyone completed module 1 who could email me with a rough guide on how you have set out your assignment -any help would be greatly appreciated please!!

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Subject: Help! All I want is a job in School


Author:
D Pearcy (:0()
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Date Posted: 15:22:46 11/13/08 Thu
Hello all
I am sure you hear this all the time, I desperately want to work in School, I have so far worked in many different setting including Nurseries, out of school clubs, special educational schools and at the moment I am currently a voluntary Teaching Assistant in a mainstream school. I have NVQ level one, two and three in Early years and Education, and currently at college one day a week where I am studying Teaching Assistant level three. Every week I search the job papers and everyday I check out the council website and the job centre for jobs and still I come up with nothing, I am at the moment on waiting lists for supply work, but the longer I wait the more little jobs I have to take on to pay my bills and so, as like my third job I have just taken on this week, 5am – 8.30am cleaning job and that early to keep myself free for the odd supply work that may come my way. I know I sound like I am just moaning, but I’m just tired.

Please if you have any information that would be of good use for me, I would like to hear, maybe a different website I haven’t used yet or a different paper, anything at all, it would be greatly appreciated.

I am based in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear.

Thank you for your time

DPearcy

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Subject: NVQ LEVEL 2


Author:
Michelle Burke (CONFUSED)
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Date Posted: 16:37:51 11/12/08 Wed
Hi,

I wonder if anyone can help. I am at present doing a teaching assistants course abc nvq level 2 in the uk. The teachers that i am working with and the other assistants, all say my course is far to hard for a level 2 that it is more like a level 3. By the way it is a home learning course. One of the questions i had, was a question a teacher had when studying for her teaching exam. I have phoned up the course tutor, who co-wrote the course. But he was not helpful at all and got quite shirty with me. He said that it had been approved a level 2 by the governing bodys. So i havent got a leg to stand on.

I dont mind the hard work, its the fact that im not getting the grade i deserve.

Any suggestion pls

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Subject: Wanting to know if ican get any kind of support job in a school


Author:
Denyelle
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Date Posted: 04:26:49 11/10/08 Mon
Hi I'm 20yrs young and i have a cert in Litracy and Tutoring and also have a cert 3 in Disability work i was told that the cert in L&T was also a cedit towards a teaching degree so jus wondering if i could get any work in a school with those qualifications even if working with children with Behavioural problems or a Disability pease help

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Subject: Does anyone have a City & Guilds qualification?


Author:
Emma B
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Date Posted: 21:18:07 10/29/08 Wed
I am writing about classroom assistants for a City & Guilds Guide Book and would like to interview someone who has done a C&G qualification/apprenticeship and is now working as a classroom assistant. Is there anyone who fits the bill who might be able to spare a few minutes to answer some questions about their experiences? It is designed to help people who might be thinking about taking the course decide if it's right for them.
Any help greatly appreciated
Emma

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Subject: Selection Criteria


Author:
Vikki (Confused!)
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Date Posted: 02:33:15 10/26/08 Sun
Hi all, I am currently completing my Certificate III in Education Support and have a vocational placement at my local primary school. I am applying for a teacher aide position and wondered if anyone can give me any tips for addressing the selection criteria? Any help would be great as I am going round in circles at the moment!! Thanks.

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Subject: Advice and advise Please.


Author:
Jeremy Richardson (Nervous)
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Date Posted: 19:17:33 10/16/08 Thu
Hi. I'm currently working in the construction industry, but with all current forecasts of doom and gloom Ithought this a good time to pursue a passion I've held a long time of starting a career in the Classroom Assistant field. This, I would hope could set me in a stead of perhaps furthering my career to teaching. Could anyone offer any words of advise, possible routes or just any thoughts or opinions. Thanking you in advance,Jeremy (aged 36 3/4)

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Subject: Teacher majoring in dysexia


Author:
Angel (hi)
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Date Posted: 12:19:20 10/13/08 Mon
Hi,everyone here. I would like to ask teachers who majoring in dysexia. My ambition is to be a teacher but do not know which area i want to majoring of in education line. Until this year i became a temporary teacher in primary school,i get to about students who face difficulties in studies..which is dyslexia.
Poor that most of the parents do not know about dyslexia. The first thing most parents ask me about their child is...how is my child? Why my child results so bad,he naughty,playful in d class?
Actually they did not understand about their children's condition..esp learnig ability. Parents is more focusing on their chidren's results rather their learnig ability.

I NEEED SOME THOUGHTS OR POINT OF VIEWS FROM TEACHERS WHO MAJORING IN DYSLEXIA...
1. What is the challenges teaching in dyslexia?
2. What are the attitude/heart i need to have in order to be a dyslexia teacher?

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Subject: start a career as a classroom aide.


Author:
nikita lopez (How to get starting.)
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Date Posted: 13:49:19 10/01/08 Wed
I've been working in a primary school for almost a year with special needs. I feel i can give so much more to this children. Could someone advice me what kind of course online should i choose.

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Subject: Maths counting


Author:
Jackie
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Date Posted: 03:02:10 10/10/08 Fri
To help a child with counting to 10 or even beyond I have large flash cards which I lay out and ask the child to stand on the numbers in sequence first, when they have mastered counting the numbers forwards and backwards, we move onto which number comes before, or which number comes after. When the child can count forwards and backwards and knows the sequence of numbers I then mix up a couple of numbers or take them away and ask them to say which number is wrong or missing.They then put the numbers back in the right order.
This is good game to play one-to-one as they can have a turn at laying out the flashcards for you.

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Subject: Interview for a job as Classroom Assistant next week -> Advice needed!


Author:
GR
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Date Posted: 16:24:40 10/09/08 Thu
Hi all,

I was doing some research and found this site. Seems like a really good place for information regarding TA's and any help is much appreciated.

For the interview I have to do an activty with the kids in P2 (5-6 year olds) such as reading a story or even as small as counting but obviously I want to do something that will impress. Any suggestions? ;)

Also the interview questions themselves? What kind of questions would you ask and what type of answers would you expect? Short concise or long and thought out? A few I'm afriad of are ones that over step personal boundaries such as a child tells you that there parents are fighting. What would you do?

Thank you for all your help.

Kind Regards,

GR

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Subject: guided reading/ writing...


Author:
furball
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Date Posted: 18:36:41 10/06/08 Mon
I really hate guided reads/ write and advice on how to do these especially the guided read, i cant but not like....i dont mind 1-1 but ind in a larger group really hard work has some children race on...aghhhhhhhhh

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Subject: teaching assistants supporting?


Author:
furball
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Date Posted: 14:06:11 10/04/08 Sat
HI, need some advice only work in a small class, when on the carpet what support can i give to a very small class if teacher is teaching??? sounds funny but i am come from a large reception class to class 2 where teacher is in control....thanks.

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Subject: Irlen Syndrome


Author:
Jackie
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Date Posted: 21:48:09 10/03/08 Fri
For young people who suffer from from Irlen Syndrome or dyslexia, I would definately recommend the series of books published by 'Barrington Stoke'(Aunt Bella's Cat, Friday Forever,Craig M'Nure). They have off white pages to stop glare and the print is double-spaced. They are excellent reading as the stories are not too long and drawn out and they have short chapters a well as sentences. The covers of the books do not signify that they are for children who are not so fluent in reading and they are reasonably priced.

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Subject: PE


Author:
Lisa Jones
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Date Posted: 08:22:00 09/30/08 Tue
Can LSA's do PE lessons on their own. What insurance cover have we got? What is the the law on this.

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Subject: P E


Author:
Joy Page
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Date Posted: 18:36:37 09/29/08 Mon
Are Classroom Assistants able to take a PR lesson on their own without a teacher being there?

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Subject: Work Experience


Author:
Chloe
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Date Posted: 17:35:27 09/24/08 Wed
Hi, I'm 18 years old and am trying to look for a part time job as a classroom teaching assistant. I have very good GCSE grades but unfortunitly no A level as of yet. I'm considering writing a few letters to some primary school to get some experience. But I am unsure of what to write!
Can anyone help me or have any tips?


Will be much appreciated

Chloe

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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: dyslexic learners and synthetic phonics


Author:
teresa (frustrated)
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Date Posted: 17:14:30 09/17/08 Wed
I am feeling quite frustrated at the moment. I have a possible chance of working with children who are physically and mentally disabled.
The school has approach me and asked for any ideas for teaching children with dyslexia.
They do not use any phonic strategies, only multi sensory learning.
They have asked for any idea on improving handwriting and reading.
I feel that jolly phonics can have a positive effect on the children's learning style.
How can I improve on their handwriting and reading skills with multi sensory only?

Will the synthetic phonics help?

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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: Teaching Assistant


Author:
Lucy Stringer
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Date Posted: 11:14:54 09/02/08 Tue
Hello, I Am Thinking About Studying For A Teaching Assistant, I Am Only 20 I Work At My Local Superstore ( Just For The Money ) And I Was Wondering If Anyone Can Give Me Some Tips On Being A Teaching Assistant Thank You

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Subject: necessary qualification or not?


Author:
Nikki Pritchard
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Date Posted: 20:22:01 08/31/08 Sun
Hi, I am wondering about whether I should study to do the level 3 NCFE course for 48 weeks starting soon,. I am a mother of a 7 month old and she is starting at nursery 2 mornings a week so I would have that time available to study. I have a degree and TEFLA and already did a PGCE in Early years in 2001 but didn't do my probationary year, so don't have full teacher status.
I just wanted to know if it's a worthwhile course and also is it recognised abroad? since that is a plan for the future that we have. Many 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: classroom assistant


Author:
Lorna Davidson (sad)
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Date Posted: 18:33:48 08/25/08 Mon
I ahve been working for the local council for the past year on the bank list. I have my pda classroom assistant certificate. This has been enough to get me a job. Went for a full time position and got it but know the local authority want my o-level results which i do not have as i sat them in 1981.I think it is unfair that i have been working for a year without this certificate and now they want it. Any suggestions on what to do as i feel like packing it all in.

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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: Teaching Assistant Jobs


Author:
Hannah Warren
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Date Posted: 10:28:33 07/29/08 Tue
Hi all,

I'm looking for a bit of help really. I am 21 and currently working in a College. I am really wanting to become a Teaching assistant but have no experience and no qualifications.

I cannot afford to give up work so am wondering how would i go about it, as although i am willing to learn the qualifications while working you have to be working somewhere already and no one will take me on.

Does anyone know of any qualifications i can do which dont involve me giving up my current job and losing money?

Does anyone know any companies that can help?

Thanks

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Subject: Helping a 10 year old child to read


Author:
judmic
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Date Posted: 18:19:24 08/18/08 Mon
Hi, I am a support teacher and this year was asked to help a 10 year old foreign child with Dyslexia to help her with her reading for her ESB (English Speaking Board)Examination. Last year she failed to pass her Exam because she was unable to read. This year at the begining of the scholastic year we visited the school library and helped her choose two books from the school library. I read both books to her and let her decide which one to choose. She chose 'The Twits' by Roald Dahl - it was short, funny and each page was illustrated. Her favorite part was the monkeys episode. Everyday I read sentence by sentence to her and she would eagerly repeat after me. She'd either follow the text with her finger or with a ruler. Whenever I notice that she was going to get stuck on certain words, I'd promptly sound the word for her. We practiced daily and we even took different roles of the charaters in the book to get her used to different tonations for Direst Speech eg using angry or surprised voices. I used to encourage her to read bits to her mum or to her brothers at home. When she was getting more fluent in her reading, I asked her if she wanted to read a few lines to her friend. Whenever she felt ready to read out a sentence on her own, we'd ask another friend to read out to her, adding more and more till she was confident enough to read out aloud in front of the whole class. On her Examination day, she was well prepared, and confident. She read at the right speed, clear voice and good tonation and got a Merit+ in reading. The process was slow but very rewarding.The grade might not mean much to her but she is happy that she has discovered a new world of litracy. Try it!

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Subject: New Here, Can Anyone help Get Me Started Please?


Author:
Angie
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Date Posted: 20:17:51 08/07/08 Thu
Hi there,

I am a 38 year old mum, and would like to train to become a Classroom Assistant. I have 5 GCE O'Levels including English And Maths.
Could anyone advise me on training requirements etc? Any help would be appreciated,
Kind Regards, Angie xx

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Subject: Herman Reading Kit A


Author:
Cindy (happy)
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Date Posted: 03:27:47 08/11/08 Mon
Can anyone tell me where I can find a used Herman Reading Kit A. I am looking for the older version with the filmstrips. I do not have access to dvd projector so I am going old school. I know school districts used them years ago and I was wondering where one might be for sale. Thank you for any help or information you can offer.

Cindy
Special Education Teacher

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Subject: Autism and dyslexia


Author:
Angela
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Date Posted: 13:26:42 08/09/08 Sat
Hie Im currently studying for the certificate in teaching children with dyslexia. I currently work in an autistic school which i enjoy. I wanted to know if anyone has come across high functioning autistic children who also have dyslexia?

Thanks

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Subject: Self harm


Author:
Bernice
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Date Posted: 11:30:32 08/08/08 Fri
Hello,

I'm researching an article for Learning Support magazine on self harm in primary school children. Does anyone have first hand experience of this and be prepared to talk to me about it? My email address is: bernicedebraal@yahoo.co.uk

Many thanks,

Bernice.

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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: 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: 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: 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: Teaching Assistant's Planner & Guide 08-09


Author:
Patsy (Chuffed to bits!)
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Date Posted: 19:51:48 08/04/08 Mon
I've just received my Teaching Assistant's Planner & Guide for this September - it's fab! It has loads of weekly advice and it's so very relevant to my role. The planner is really sturdy and has lots of space for key objectives and places to write notes. Really it's similar to the teacher planner (which is great for the groups that I take for various interventions) with the added bonus of the advice pages. I got mine from www.pirongs.co.uk - and really recommend it. Patsy

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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: How did this website come about?


Author:
Debbie Griffiths (happy)
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Date Posted: 00:21:24 07/30/08 Wed
I am a student attending LCCC (Lehigh Carbon Comminity College) in Schnecksville, PA
I am working on an Associates Degree in Special Education. I chose your website as part of my field experience that is required in my Assistive Technolgy course.
Your website has so much information. I particularly like the color changing background and enlarge print options.
Currently I work at a school in Autistic Support. I have not dealt with anyone with dyslexia.
What would you say is probally the most popular assistive technology used by someone with dyslexia if any?
How did this website come to be established? Is everything you do, done over the internet or do you have a mailing address? I have signed up for your newsletter, is there a hard copy available that can be mailed?
I appreciate any information you can give me concerning this site, so that I can present it to the class. Please give me your name and association or title with this site. Thank you again for helping me achieve my goal working in special education.
Debbie Griffiths
carcon2@verizon.net

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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: 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


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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


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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


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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


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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: LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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!!


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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


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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


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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: 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.


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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: nvq level 3


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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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