Students will begin to explore how skills, knowledge and experience can impact on teaching and learning in the school environment. Students will consider professional conduct and the requirements held by schools to become a teaching assistant or volunteer.
Course aim
To recognise the skills and qualities needed to work as a teaching assistant
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- No skills or experience needed
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Describe the skills and qualities required to effectively support teaching and learning
- Identify school’s requirements and procedures for becoming a teaching assistant or volunteer
- Identify next steps on the schools and parenting Pathway
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
- Activities may include tutor presentation, small group work, working in pairs, class discussions, short tasks and research
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
- You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
- You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
What else do I need to know?
- Nothing else is needed
- A selection of materials and basic equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring additional materials with you
- Tutors will suggest sources of additional information where relevant
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
What can I do next?
- Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation
- Progress to another WEA course such as ‘Introduction to Volunteers Helping in Schools’ or the NCFE accredited ‘Volunteers Helping in Schools’
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