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Evaluating Three Models for Enhancing Teaching Assistant Effectiveness in Education

This research explores three models for working with Teaching Assistants (TAs) to enhance their effectiveness in educational settings. Conducted by the Westminster Institute of Education and commissioned by Essex SENAPS, the study evaluates models such as room management, zoning, and reflective teamwork. Data gathered highlights that all models were perceived as successful, contributing to improved collaboration between teachers and TAs. Key findings emphasize the importance of structured teamwork and planning while also addressing challenges, such as resources and training, to optimize classroom outcomes.

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Evaluating Three Models for Enhancing Teaching Assistant Effectiveness in Education

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  1. Westminster Institute of Education Evaluating 3 models for working with Teaching Assistants Gary Thomas Hilary Cremin

  2. Essex / Brookes TA research • Set up and managed by Karen Vincett • Commissioned by Essex SENAPS, and funded by Standards Fund • Part of a research-orientated response to educational issues • Specific focus: the work of LSAs Westminster Institute of Education

  3. Models of work • Room management • Zoning • Teamwork Westminster Institute of Education

  4. The schools Westminster Institute of Education

  5. Room management • Assumes different kinds of management are necessary, namely • individual help • group management • One person is the individual / group helper • One person is the activity manager Westminster Institute of Education

  6. Zoning • Assigns adults to specific areas of the room. Issues: • Will zones comprise the same children as normally sit in these places? • What will be the balance? 4/2 5/1? 3/3? • What will be the balance of the groups to the teacher/LSA? • Will children with special needs be placed in groups being overseen by the LSA? Westminster Institute of Education

  7. Reflective team-work • Teachers and LSAs plan together • Teachers and LSAs evaluate and problem-solve together • There is a formal structure to strengthen reflective teamwork through mutual support Westminster Institute of Education

  8. Qualitative research findings • All 3 models were perceived to be a success • There were pragmatic difficulties / additional challenges • The role of the LSA was extended • Teachers and LSAs created more flexible definitions of SEN within their classes Westminster Institute of Education

  9. Results for room management School G Westminster Institute of Education

  10. Results for room management School M Westminster Institute of Education

  11. Results for zoning School T Westminster Institute of Education

  12. Results for zoning School B Westminster Institute of Education

  13. Results for reflective teamworkSchool C Westminster Institute of Education

  14. Results for reflective teamworkSchool L Westminster Institute of Education

  15. Conclusions • Effective teamwork between teachers and TA’s, and joint planning and evaluating of sessions can have a positive impact on children’s levels of on-task behaviour. • Issues of time, resources and training will need to be addressed in order for schools to benefit from these models • Adults who feel valued and supported as part of a team, and who are clear about their role, may be more creative an responsive to meeting a range of needs in the classroom Westminster Institute of Education

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