How to be a Successful Teaching Assistant

Jill Morgan has worked with TAs for the last 12 years both in the US and the UK. She is currently an Independent Education and Training Consultant.

• Introduction; 1. What is a TA; - Defining the role; - Levels of responsibility; - Qualifications; 2. Your role; - Responding to individual student needs; - Evaluating students progress; - Working with the teacher; - Skills you can bring to the job; - Dealing with problems; 3. Behaviour management; - Practical strategies on behaviour management; 3. Being an effective member of the team; - Legal requirements; - Working with your supervisor; - Practical suggestions on becoming a more effective team member; 4. Useful information; - Organisations, websites, publications and relevant guidelines.