A Teaching Assistant's Guide to Child Development and Psychology in the Classroom : Second edition

ISBN-13: 9780415569224 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 232 str.

Susan Bentham;?Abar;?Abar

Opis

Addresses issues including: how to support learning how to identify and cater for different learning styles teaching children with additional needs how to manage behaviour to support learning how to help children with their self-esteem and independence. This new edition includes references to up-to-date research in child development and psychology to include information regarding personalised learning, creativity, motivation, friendships skills, moral development and neuroscience. Chapters are complemented with lively case studies, self-assessment questions and examples of how to apply theory to everyday classroom practice. The reader is encouraged to develop reflective practice to best support childrens' behaviour and learning. This reader-friendly book is an invaluable companion for every Teaching assistant, HLTA, Cover Supervisor, and anyone working in a supporting role in an educational setting.

Spis treści

Introduction  1. Basic principles underlying pupil development and learning  2. Learning support strategies  3. Learning styles  4. Pupils with additional needs  5. Managing Behaviour for Learning   6. Establishing effective working relationships with pupils and colleagues  7. Self-esteem, Motivation and independent learners

O autorze

Susan Bentham is Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Chichester. She is the author of A Teaching Assistant's Guide to Managing Behaviour in the Classroom and guides for teaching assistants to complete NVQ Levels 2 and 3 (all published by Routledge).