1. List four      teaching approaches that will apply in different educational situations.
2. List 10 teaching      strategies that might be of value and briefly explain how you would      confirm the teaching approaches to be followed according to the teacher      and the institutions’ principles of practice. 250–300 words total
3. What factors      will affect the selection of teaching resources? 120–150 words
4. A teacher aide      or assistant will work with the teacher to plan learning activities and to      determine their supervisory responsibilities. List 10 things that will      affect what is required of them.
5. You have been      asked to conduct some learning activities and supervise the students as      they perform them. Explain how you will do this. 130–150 words
6. List 10      principles of good teaching practice that can be utilised by teachers and      their assistants.
7. An assistant      will consult with the teacher to confirm the student’s learning      requirements and to understand the learning program. What are learning      programs and how are they used to address specific learning requirements?      230–250 words
8. *How can      teachers and assistants ensure that the academic needs of students will be      met? 120–140 words

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List 10 special needs of students that should be addressed in the planning and preparation phase.

1. What resources      might a teaching assistant assemble? 50–60 word
2. Why could      modifications be necessary? 120–130 word
3. How can the      principles of practice be reflected in the planning and delivery of      learning activities? 200–250 words
4. Make 15      suggestions on how to establish positive, mutually respectful      relationships with students.
5. You are      preparing a learning activity to be used in a fine arts class. The subject      of the lesson is ‘Great painters in art history’. How would you ensure      that all students’ learning styles were catered for? 80–100 words
6. What is the role      of the assistant and from what sources will instructions regarding their      daily duties come? 150–160 words
7. How can a      teaching assistant enhance learning activities within the scope of the      endorsed principles of practice? 100–120 words
8. Explain why it      is necessary to monitor, document and report to the supervising teacher on      student progress. What sort of information might be contained in reports?      200–250 words
9. Why is it      important for students to reflect on their learning achievements and      experiences? 150–200 words
10. List 10 things      students must learn, as they grow and develop, in order to build and      maintain effective relationships.
11. Conduct your own      research to identify and describe four things an assistant teacher could      do to help shy, reticent or introverted students participate in learning      and social interactions at school.
12. Students are      engaged in quiet work; however Hannah is talking to another student. How      might you redirect her attention? If necessary conduct independent      research. 100–150 words
13. Explain what      behaviours of concern are, and list eight established management      strategies.
14. How will you      identify the correct storage methods for student records? 30–50 words
15. Who is      authorised to access and retrieve the information held in student records?      100 word
16. What are      interpersonal skills and how do an assistant teacher’s interpersonal      skills contribute to student learning? 100 words
17. What      competencies and qualifications must a person have to perform in an education      support role?
18. Why is it      important to understand contemporary theories of learning? 70–100 words
19. Suggest four      ways an assistant might identify the appropriate principles of practice      for the education environment in which they work.
20. What is the learning      process, ie how do people learn? Conduct independent research.
21. What are      curriculum documents and how do they interact with the teaching process?      150–180 wor
22. How can an      assistant gather information about:

the educational institution’s process and procedures for working with students and supporting behaviour

the different responsibilities of teachers and education support workers for student learning outcomes

relevant legislation, policies and standards that regulate education’s service delivery, work health and safety, behaviour support and anti-discrimination