The Learning Support Workbook : Strategies and Skills for Learning Support Assistants

This book focuses on developing the professional skills of learning support assistants and provides in-depth guidance for working with students who have special needs.

Section 1 (Being Professional) covers: Rights and Responsibilities; Understanding Learning; Defining your Learning Philosophy.

Section 2 (Inclusion) covers: Key Principles; Working with Professionals; Assisting in Data Gathering; Analysis and Practical Implementation.

Section 3 (Providing Classroom Support) covers: Creating a Supportive Learning Environment; Ways to Make Learning Happen; Assisting Reluctant Students; Different Strategies for Different Students.

Section 4 (Catering to the Individual) covers: Knowing that 'One Size Doesn't Fit All'; Dealing with 'Labels'; Accepting and Understanding Differences; Adapting the Curriculum.