1. TEACHING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE – Starting April 2012
DULWICH SCHOOLS
TEACHING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE – Starting April 2012
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2. How will the qualification help you?
The course will help you to develop your
knowledge of child development
knowledge of how children learn
teaching skills
knowledge of the curriculum
behaviour management skills
Enable you to work with TAs across
the Dulwich Schools and obtain a
recognised Dulwich qualification

3. The assessment tasks
Learning log Video clips Group or individual presentation A display or other visual resource Information booklets Curriculum resource Case study Observation of children Role play Portfolio of evidence

4. The Programme guided study work based teaching practice
online collaborative learning
classroom observation
self study to include assessment tasks, research, portfolio

5. The Units Introduction to working with children and young people
Supporting children’s learning
The Heart of Teaching
Supporting a Healthy and Safe environment
Research Unit

6. Your commitment an agreed level of spoken English
a satisfactory application
a commitment to improving your written English if necessary.
a letter of recommendation from a teacher within Dulwich College
a successful selection Interview
an up to date police check

7. The Timeframe February 2012
Introduce to all TAs in Ducks across schools
Invite applications
April 2012
Start first unit
March 2014
First groups complete course