How to help TAs foster independent learning
Teaching assistants need to promote independence, not dependence, writes Alex Quigley - and consistent use of scaffolding strategies is the key
Teaching assistants need to promote independence, not dependence, writes @alexjquigley.bsky.social – and consistent use of scaffolding strategies is the key
10.05.2025 07:05 — 👍 16 🔁 8 💬 0 📌 0
I’ve been promoted! I’ll be an AHT for T&L from September- who do I need to follow on here?
#education #teamenglish #assistanthead #teachingandlearning
09.05.2025 20:16 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
What are your suggestions and recommendations for reading materials/ resources/ support for (a) closing the gaps and improving boys’ performance in English and (b) stretching learners for top bands?
02.09.2024 19:06 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Thank you so much! Would love to join the group once it starts
02.09.2024 19:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Right! We are moving from AQA English to EDUQAS for GCSE. Who is good to follow, and does anyone have any tips on where to get support? #TeamEnglish #Eduqas #EnglishTeachers
29.08.2024 20:24 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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