A Teaching Assistant's Guide to Child Development and Psychology in the Classroom by Bentham, Susan;

Second edition

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Edition number 2, New edition
Publisher Routledge
Date of Publication 25 March 2011

ISBN 9780415569224
Binding Hardback
No. of pages232 pages
Size 216x138 mm
Weight 590 g
Language English
Illustrations 14 Illustrations, black & white; 1 Line drawings, black & white; 25 Tables, black & white

Short description:

As a Teaching Assistant, you play a vital role in today?s schools. This fully updated new edition will help you get to grips with the main issues to do with psychology and its role in the processes of teaching and learning.

Long description:

How can you help students most effectively in the classroom? As a Teaching Assistant, you play a vital role in today?s schools. This fully updated new edition will help you get to grips with the main issues to do with psychology and its role in the processes of teaching and learning. This accessible text, building on the success of a best-selling previous edition, provides informative, yet down-to-earth commentary with clear examples of how you can apply this knowledge in everyday practice. The book addresses issues including: how to support learninghow to identify and cater for different learning stylesteaching children with additional needshow to manage behaviour to support learninghow 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.

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