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The Educational Assistant Classroom Partner. Revised July 2010. Four Pillars for the Educational Assistant Role in the Classroom. Support for the Student Support for all pupils with whom the EA comes into contact Support for the Teacher EA performs a number of routine tasks - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Educational Assistant
Classroom Partner
Revised July 2010
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Four Pillars for the Educational Assistant Role in the Classroom
1.1. Support for the StudentSupport for the StudentSupport for all pupils with whom the EA comes into contact
2.2. Support for the TeacherSupport for the TeacherEA performs a number of routine tasks
3.3. Support for the CurriculumSupport for the Curriculum EA is engaged in important aspects student performance
4.4. Support for the SchoolSupport for the SchoolEA is not just part of the staff; they are part of a team
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Levels of CollaborationCollaboration might take place at any or all phases of the teaching-learning process and in varying forms of formality. A continuum could be applied to help categorize depth of collaboration.
Collaboration does not always neatly fall into these categories.
“The propensity for teachers’ collaborative work to defy
categorization is testimony to the complexity and
fluidity of life in schools.” (Cousins, 1994)
Joint-Implementation:Team-teaching with shared
responsibility for delivering instruction and assessing a group of students.
Formal Planning: Set objectives, design instruction,
offer mutual help and advice, routinely share materials and methods
Teacher Independence: Informally share observations,
ideas, and materials
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Good Practice
The Educational The Educational Assistant:Assistant:Helps with the inclusion of all studentsHas awareness of and assists with planning for class curriculum expectationsAssists the teacher with follow-up for students through reinforcement and practise of the learningAssists with student development of social skills Assists by facilitating behaviour policies Spots early signs of bullying and disruptive behaviour Assists students to remain on task
Foster the participation of students in the social and academic processes of a school
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The Educational The Educational Assistant:Assistant:Helps raise the self-esteem of children Assists individual students in educational tasks Frees the teacher to work with groups and individuals Assists students with physical needs/medical needs Displays a friendly, healthy relationship with the teacher, each valuing the other’s role Models respect and kindnessIs intuitive to opportunities to allow student growth toward independence
Good PracticeEnable students to become more independent learners
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Good Practice
The Educational Assistant:The Educational Assistant:Is involved with the whole classMakes more ambitious learning activities possible Reinforces and practises concepts/skills introduced by the teacher Provides feedback to the teacher Prepares classroom materialsHelps with gathering lesson/unit plan resources Assists by being vigilant and intuitive to student and teacher needsEnsures open, professional communication with the teacher Shares information with the teacherShares personal care and safety information with the parent where applicable
Helps to raise standards of achievement of all students
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Good Practice
The Classroom The Classroom Teacher:Teacher:
Differentiates the roles of teacher and Educational Assistant Models and nurtures a mutually respectful relationship with EA(s)Ensures EA participation in planning Creates a climate that encourages high-quality EA inputDevelops feedback mechanisms Shares behaviour management structuresEnsures EA(s) is informed of the learning and behavioural needs of studentsIncludes EAs in IEP reviews Is the communicator with the home regarding student program
Create and maintain the Classroom Team
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Roles and Responsibilities InstructionInstruction
Teacher Role Plan all instruction, including small group activities and guide the work of the EAProvide instruction in whole-class, group and to individual students in the class
Educational Assistant Role
Work with small groups of students on specific tasks including review, reinforcement and practise of concepts and skills already taught by the teacherWork with one student at a time to provide intensive instruction or remediation Free the teacher to work with individuals and small groupsEnsure personal care and safety of students
Areas of Communication
Teachers provide specific content and guidance about curriculum, students, and instructional materials EAs note student progress and give feedback to teachers
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Roles and Responsibilities Curriculum and Lesson Plan Curriculum and Lesson Plan DevelopmentDevelopment
Teacher Role Develop and introduce all lesson plans and instructional materials.Ensure alignment with standards, student needs, and IEPs
Educational Assistant Role
Provide assistance in development of classroom activities, gathering and retrieval of materials, and coordination of activities
Areas of Communication
Mutual review of lesson plan components prior to classTeachers provide guidance about specific instructional methods
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Roles and Responsibilities Classroom ManagementClassroom Management
Teacher Role Develop and guide class-wide management plans for behaviour and classroom structuresDevelop and monitor individual Behaviour Management plans
Educational Assistant Role
Assist with the implementation of class-wide and individual Behaviour Management plansMonitor hallways, playground, & other activities outside normal class with attention for student(s) with special needs
Areas of Communication
Teachers provide guidance about specific behaviour management strategies & student characteristicsEducational Assistants note student progress & activities and give feedback to teachers
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Roles and Responsibilities Accommodations and ModificationsAccommodations and Modifications
Teacher Role Determine IEP program for applicable students Incorporate accommodations and differentiated instruction into all lesson plans Develop materials to suit student learning needs
Educational Assistant Role
Guided by teacher and IEP, provide appropriate accommodations to material (enlarged print, taking notes, reading material aloud, …)
Areas of Communication
Teachers guide EAs in the use of specific adaptations (from the IEP)Educational Assistants provide feedback about student progress and success of adaptations
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Roles and Responsibilities AssessmentAssessment
Teacher Role Determine, create, and administer appropriate assessmentsDetermine modifications and accommodations Use assessment results to inform future planning and curriculum development
Educational Assistant Role
Assist in the administration of assessmentsImplement accommodationsCollect anecdotal student information
Areas of Communication
Teacher gives guidance about the content and implementation of all assessmentsEA gives feedback about student progress based upon learning expectationsMutual conversations about anecdotal information
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Goal: Healthy Adult Working Relationships
HOW:HOW:Building your own relationships within Classroom Teams Assisting with the setting of personal goals for each adult to move toward implementation of the VisionVision
HOW:HOW:One way the LDCSB has to assist assist principals with principals with continuous continuous improvement and improvement and effectivenesseffectiveness of the classroom team is the use of the Teacher/Educational Teacher/Educational Assistant Work Assistant Work Relationship-Relationship-Workshop In A BagWorkshop In A Bag
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