Support learning

Communicating the Learning Task Getting started Before you begin, always tell the students what they are going to do and what is expected in terms of work to be completed (C) 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN:

Support learning Break down each task into a series of small, manageable steps which allow students to better understand how to complete the required task (C) 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN:

Support learning Keep students on-task  keep instructions short and questions simple  keep task short and achievable  promote the importance of concentration and accuracy over speed (C) 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN:

Support learning Keep students on-task  use open-ended questions  give clear, specific instructions  assist students to organise their work  provide positive feedback  provide toilet breaks  be alert to feelings of frustration or negative attitude (C) 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN:

Support learning Use visual cues Stop what you are doing Look at me Listen Sit down Warning - Get back to work! (C) 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN:

Support learning Organising resources for learning Part of the role of the Teaching Assistant will be to organise and manage resources for the classroom. Teaching Assistants must be aware of how, when, where and with whom resources will be used. (C) 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN:

Support learning Managing resources Resources will include a wide range of materials and equipment, including ICT and consumables (C) 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN:

Support learning Managing space Consider where activities should be situated - for example:  painting/craft should be in an area where a sink is accessible  independent reading area should be located in a quiet area  writing centres should have plenty of table space and be near class word walls (C) 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN:

Support learning Managing displays  Word walls, numbers, students’ art work, students’ writing, maps, grammar tips, letters, poems, songs, posters, photographs etc.  Posters of classroom rules, behaviour reminders  Reminders for students – things to do when all assigned tasks have been completed  Daily or weekly timetable  Jobs assigned to students for students – rosters (C) 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN:

Support learning Organise self  Use a filing system  Use a ‘To Do’ List  Use a daily diary to keep track of commitments  Have a copy of the class/school timetable  Keep a notepad handy for observations  Have a ready supply of pens, felt pens, pencils, sticky labels, scissors, masking tape, stapler, hole punch, ruler, eraser etc. (C) 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN:

Support learning Be prepared – always have on hand a ‘bag of tricks’ that can be used to stimulate, motivate and reward desired learning behaviours. (C) 2012 Pearson Australia ISBN: