The Teaching Assistant's Guide to Effective Interaction

The talk between adults and pupils is at the heart of effective learning and quality interactions can have a transformative effect on pupils’ learning. This book sets out a role for Teaching Assistants that is focused on developing pupil independence and helping them to take responsibility for their own learning. Based on a unique framework, it includes strategies TAs can practice and use to provide quality learning experiences. These techniques are considered in a range of contexts such as: one-to-one, small group support and delivering curriculum interventions. This book also explores assessment for learning strategies, the importance of TAs’ feedback in teachers’ lesson planning, and ways of ensuring effective liaison with teachers.