“Think of it: a disability is usually defined in terms of what is missing. … But autism … is as much about what is abundant as what is missing, an over-expression of the very traits that make our species unique,” – Paul Collins, ‘Not Even Wrong: Adventures in Autism’ Autism (autistic spectrum disorder, or ASD)…
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Teachers pour their souls into their work and are always looking for ways to do better. We discuss important things that all teachers could do to help their students reach their full potential. Success looks very different from one class to another, from one student to another. But for a teacher, there is nothing better…
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As a teacher, everything you do in the classroom has an unprecedented ripple effect, including your general attitude. This article discusses how a teacher’s lack or abundance of motivation affects their students.
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Slowly, we are beginning to understand more about autism and how it affects children. School has an important part in supporting children with autism and their families. Likewise, with greater awareness and understanding, schools are better placed to support children with autism. Find out how schools do this. Autism is something we are hearing more…
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Being a teaching assistant in the classroom is much more than stacking books and sweeping up glitter. We look at the important role the teaching assistant plays in the modern classroom. Managing a class of 30+ children is no easy feat and thus, a TA is critical in being part of the creation of a…
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Not everyone appreciates the true value of the teaching assistant in the classroom but for pupils with learning difficulties and other support needs, it is the teaching assistant who helps them to access the learning opportunities on offer. How does a teaching assistant perform this vital function? School budgets across the country are being squeezed….
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Have you always dreamt of becoming a teaching assistant but never been sure exactly where to start? Taking the first step into working in a school can be hard, and it can feel overwhelming. How can you start your journey to become a teaching assistant? The very first step to becoming a great teacher is…
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Education has always been and always will be a political hot potato. It is the one subject that is sure to ignite fierce debate and the recent findings by the Labour Party indicating that over half a million of children in schools across England are being taught by unqualified teaching staff is sure to provide…
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Teaching Assistants (TAs) are valued members of a school’s staff and an amazing resource in any classroom. With vacancies across the education sector (including primary and secondary schools, pupil referral units and colleges) there are many opportunities to become a teaching assistant. Schools and colleges are increasingly looking for TAs that are both qualified and…
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We all have memories of school or college; some good, some bad. What you probably remember most are great teachers and not-so-great teachers. Teachers shape a student’s feelings about a subject, and about learning in general. Think for a moment what makes the good teacher stand out. Was it because they appeared genuinely interested in…
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