Student Independence and Fading Support

This course focuses on equipping assistants with the necessary skills and strategies to foster student autonomy while gradually reducing the level of support provided. Participants in this course will develop a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices that contribute to student independence in a classroom setting. The course objectives include learning how to promote self-directed learning strategies, improve metacognition and gives a framework of how to withdraw support and scaffolding. Through a combination of practical exercises, examples, and reflective activities, participants will gain the tools and knowledge to effectively support students in their journey towards becoming independent learners. By the end of the course, classroom assistants will be empowered to facilitate students’ self-reliance, allowing them to thrive in their educational pursuits while providing the appropriate level of guidance and assistance.

Course objectives

Understand what student independence is and why it is important.
Explore a framework and strategies to follow to enable students to become independent learners.
Reflect on how you have implemented this in your practice and how you plan to develop further.

Target Audience

Teaching Assistants, Classroom Assistants and Inclusion Assistants

Duration

3 hours

Mode of delivery

Online

Language

Bilingual

Certification: ATA Certificate of Attainment

How the course is assessed: Submission of a written reflection on how the individuals have previously/ plan to develop independent learners in their school.

Prerequisites: Attendees should be working in schools with students in the capacity of an assistant

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.