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British international schools: the deployment and training of teaching assistants

Tarry, E. (2011) British international schools: the deployment and training of teaching assistants. Journal of Research in International Education. 10(3), pp. 293-302. 1741-2943.

Item Type: Article
Abstract: This article reports on research carried out on behalf of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) as to the role and deployment of British international school teaching assistants. Through questionnaires and a follow up open discussion with headteachers from British international schools it was found that, due to the differing international contexts of the schools, teaching assistants had different training needs; training therefore needed to be flexible in its approach and access. Universally, however, the international headteachers wanted their teaching assistants to be able to support pupils by using intercultural learning and teaching strategies to promote a positive learning environment for diverse learners.
Uncontrolled Keywords: British international schools, teaching assistants, training
Subjects: L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2376 International education
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1705 Education and training of teachers and administrators
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2832 Teaching personnel
Creators: Tarry, Estelle
Publisher: Sage
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Education, Children and Young People
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Education, Children and Young People
Date: December 2011
Date Type: Publication
Page Range: pp. 293-302
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Research in International Education
Volume: 10
Number: 3
Language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1475240911422298
ISSN: 1741-2943
Status: Published / Disseminated
Refereed: Yes
URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/5758

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