Junior Year Project - Session 6 - Strategies to support inclusive learning in the Junior space

"If they don't learn the way we teach, do we teach the way they learn?" 
Dr Harry Chasty

Exploring Te Whariki, Kōwhiti Whakapai, Expanded Curriculum and links to NZC. 

Strategies to support inclusive learning in the Junior space, including enhancing the impact of inclusion through using additional adults

How can Teacher Aide have the most impact?

What does the research tell us? (ERO + UK)

Research tells us that side by side not always effective! In our case, it's necessary.

TAs - 4 key areas

1. Generalise classroom support
2. Delivering structured interventions - brief, structured sessions. 
3. Te Ao Māori cultural leadership
4. Collaboratively supporting individuals - work with teachers, specialists

Discourage

Over prompting

Repeating what the teacher has said

Not enought wait time

Closed questions

Encourage

Least amount of help first

Pupil retains responsibility for learning

Pupil comfortable to take risks

TA roaming

Open ended questions

TA framework for asking questions

Teachers and Teacher Aides Working Together - Tāhūrangi online PLD

Reviewing the Sessions

Session 1 - Learning developmental levels

Session 2 - Ready 4 Learning Key Skills 

Session 3 - Emotional & Social Regulation 

Session 4 - Learning Through Play

Session 5 - Building Language Everyday - classroom strategies

Session - How can we ensure our environments are well aligned to support