Effective Practices for Teaching Assistants (MOE)
Effective Practices for Teaching Assistants (MOE)
| On : July 27, 2023
This course aims to equip teaching assistants with the necessary knowledge, skills, and strategies to excel in their role and make valuable contributions to the classroom environment. It focuses on enhancing teaching assistants’ understanding of their responsibilities, improving instructional support techniques, and fostering collaborative relationships with teachers and students. Participants will delve into key aspects of the teaching assistant role, such as classroom management, instructional support, and effective communication. The course covers essential topics and provides practical strategies that directly apply to the daily responsibilities of teaching assistants.
Course objectives
- Identify the role of a Teaching Assistant.
- Understand what makes an effective Teaching Assistant.
- Discover the job specific expectations of the role.
- Reflect on my own practice as a Teaching Assistant
Target Audience
Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Middle Leaders, Senior Leaders.
Duration
4 Hours
Mode of delivery
Face 2 Face & Online
Language
English
Certification: ATA Certificate of Attendance
How the course is assessed: Attendance to the session and completion of the evaluation and reflection is mandatory to complete the course and receive a certificate of attendance.
Prerequisites: N/A
UAE Teacher Standards
Professional and Ethical Conduct
1.1 Respect and promote UAE Values.
1.2 Demonstrate personal and professional ethics.
1.3 Be accountable for and to learners.
1.4 Comply with national and organisational expectations.
1.5 Establish communication and collaboration.
Professional Practice
3.1 Promoting positive learning environments.
3.2 Demonstrate learner – centred teaching.
3.3 Use assessment of learning
Professional Knowledge
2.1 Demonstrate knowledge of learning, development & diversity.
2.2 Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum.
2.3 Demonstrate knowledge of theoretical basis of teaching.
Professional Growth
4.1 Reflect on own practice.
4.2 Engage in professional growth.
4.3 Determine impact on learner achievement.
