Outline for the afternoon Introductions: name, school, age group (6-9, 9-12, 6- 12), previous experience with children? Previous M experience? Parents? Any pressing Qs or reflections from the morning? What do you hope to take away from today? Communication Nuts and Bolts of daily job – Assistant’s Role (Video) BREAK 2 nd plane characteristics and importance? (brainstorm) Assistant’s Role – Conflict resolution (role play) PE/Recess; Transitions: true stories, Who Am I? HANDOUTS: 2 nd plane characteristics, When and how to redirect, Observation

Assistant’s Role Aid in the maintenance of the environment Be a role model Help children to do it themselves – only assist when absolutely necessary Observe and share with guide Protect the lessons given to the children (VIDEO!!) (Break)

Who are these Elementary Kids anyway and what makes them tick?

Assistant’s Role with Children: Going Out, PE/Recess, safety with science or woodworking, Practical Life with Going Out Preparation (using the phone)

Conflict Resolution

When and How to Redirect (handout) Observe first!! Be neutral/no preconceived notions Keep 2 nd plane characteristics in mind Keep self-construction in mind Offer suggestions such as: – “where is your work?” – “Are you interested in this work?” – “Do you need suggestions about choosing work?” – Perhaps offer for them to look in work journals/daily plan/goals, work in progress – “Is there a type of work you really want to do right now?”

Observe Guide as well as Students (handout) Observe children in a group as well as individually Observe and note teacher’s mannerisms Write down notes and questions Ask for a regularly scheduled time to meet with the Guide