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• 2nd plane characteristics and importance? (brainstorm)• Assistant’s Role– Conflict resolution (role play)

• PE/Recess; Transitions: true stories, Who Am I?• HANDOUTS: 2nd 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 2nd 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