Teaching Assistant Level 2
TEACHING ASSISTANT DIPLOMA COURSE – LEVEL 3
ASSIGNMENT - 2
SUPPORTING THE TEACHER
10/06/2012
RHONA MCGOULDRICK – s50442
HALLIBURTON WORLDWIDE LTD,
8TH FLOOR, CONVENTION CENTRE BUILDING
(NEXT TO NOVOTEL HOTEL)
P.O. BOX 3111
DUBAI
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
1) The five broad social and emotional aspects of learning are: * Self awareness
A pupil’s ability to look at themselves and their actions and analysis the impact both directly and indirectly (towards others) is paramount to their future development.
A mature, well rounded child will have the skills to constantly adapt to ever changing situations and environments. * Managing feelings
Children need to understand that their actions and emotions will have a reaction –
‘Speak to people how you would like to be spoken ‘and ‘Treat people how you would like to be treated yourself’.
Being able to control their feelings and emotions is not as easy as it sounds, especially in the young. Children do not often recognise or understand their feelings so are then unable to stop the behaviour in time and reassess what they are doing.
Pupils should take care not to let personal feelings or frustrations project onto any others.
If a difficult situation arises then the following points may help the pupil cope and give them time to reflect:- 1. Giving children some dignity and time to calm down from an emotional situation - 2. Recognising ‘trigger points’ and implementing strategies, will assist in future development. 3. Continual reassurance and positive feedback.
* Motivation
Finding what motivates a pupil is the key to their learning and subsequently their future as an Adult. When a child is motivated they will be more receptive to ideas, be more engaged throughout the lesson. Their motivation and enthusiasm is often ‘infectious’ and will in turn help others.
Teaching the pupil how to set personal goals and finding ways to achieve these goals is a ‘life skill’ which
ASSIGNMENT - 2
SUPPORTING THE TEACHER
10/06/2012
RHONA MCGOULDRICK – s50442
HALLIBURTON WORLDWIDE LTD,
8TH FLOOR, CONVENTION CENTRE BUILDING
(NEXT TO NOVOTEL HOTEL)
P.O. BOX 3111
DUBAI
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
1) The five broad social and emotional aspects of learning are: * Self awareness
A pupil’s ability to look at themselves and their actions and analysis the impact both directly and indirectly (towards others) is paramount to their future development.
A mature, well rounded child will have the skills to constantly adapt to ever changing situations and environments. * Managing feelings
Children need to understand that their actions and emotions will have a reaction –
‘Speak to people how you would like to be spoken ‘and ‘Treat people how you would like to be treated yourself’.
Being able to control their feelings and emotions is not as easy as it sounds, especially in the young. Children do not often recognise or understand their feelings so are then unable to stop the behaviour in time and reassess what they are doing.
Pupils should take care not to let personal feelings or frustrations project onto any others.
If a difficult situation arises then the following points may help the pupil cope and give them time to reflect:- 1. Giving children some dignity and time to calm down from an emotional situation - 2. Recognising ‘trigger points’ and implementing strategies, will assist in future development. 3. Continual reassurance and positive feedback.
* Motivation
Finding what motivates a pupil is the key to their learning and subsequently their future as an Adult. When a child is motivated they will be more receptive to ideas, be more engaged throughout the lesson. Their motivation and enthusiasm is often ‘infectious’ and will in turn help others.
Teaching the pupil how to set personal goals and finding ways to achieve these goals is a ‘life skill’ which