This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
This unit is pivotal to the course. Research highlights the importance of Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Paraprofessionals being clear about their role and how this assists Paraprofessionals' effectiveness in working with children. Giangreco (2003), Causton (2009) and others claim that without training, many TAs instincts while well intentioned are wrong. This unit explores these contentions within a broader examination of the role of the Paraprofessional and extends on the content covered in ESH162.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | The Role of the Paraprofessional in Supporting Learning |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ESH163 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Adjunct Lecturer Robert Phillips |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online with two block teaching sessions |
|---|---|
| Assessment | AT1: Worksheet (10%) AT2: Lesson Plans (70%) AT3: Concept Map (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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