TEACHING ASSISTANTS

TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Teaching Assistants

Introduction

Teaching assistants are overworked, underpaid and undervalued, with many parents unable to appreciate the level of training that the job requires.

Summary of the research

The researcher has found that teachers nearly did not look as professional. Many people do not realize you they have done the training. They think they are a mom helping a child. Others echoes, noting that the work requires knowledge of child development we must do the training now working with teachers, you have to understand some of the things they were taught. You have to know how children develop (Lowe and Vigurs, 2007).

Another aide insists that his sense of vocation gave standing professional role. "People trust me" he said. "So therefore, I think that makes me a professional." Most teachers felt that the lack helpers of professional qualifications were a limitation. One of them said they have not had training. Not have the degree. Neither of the TAs has been studied as a teacher. Since the labour agreement started in 2003, the number of teaching assistants has increased considerably, and their level of responsibility. At present there are 146,500 English in the primary, 97.7 percent of whom are women (Michelle 2008).

Few of the participants seen by Dr. Lowe felt they had no power. Many attributed the lack of skills, having a degree was seen as the key to becoming an "expert." A teaching assistant, said: "If teachers are sent to courses that are taught new ways of dealing with things, then perhaps the opportunity to go on some of the courses would be good (Lowe and Vigurs, 2007)."

This is echoed by teachers; A call of those attending training in basic skills such as behaviour management, first aid and phonetics. In fact, many teachers recognize that the treatment of attendees was exploitation. Three quarters of respondents teaching assistants were paid less than £ 1,000 a month and nearly all earned less than £ 1.400. Many worked unpaid overtime. A primary head said she (the assistant) is here for three hours and only his salary by two. I do not force, but I think we should expect her to be there. I'm going to hell in a handcart, that's for sure. Dr. Lowe said that the leaders will have to redefine the role of assistants and many will take new skills (Lowe, 2007).

"There must be a fee for work done, the roles are clearly defined and robust labour contracts," he said. "While there are training opportunities and links with universities, wages should also match the ratings. TA still has a long way to go if they wish to become a profession."

Research findings

Description

A teaching assistant (TA) should be a valuable partner, not an obstacle. They deserve to be kept informed about what they are teaching, why they are teaching and how together we could best help students benefit from this. It is until you talk to the teaching assistant (Lowe and Vigurs, 2007).

Cause

Teaching assistants are there to help, but few want to bear ...