MS. MCDERMOTT & MS. SOLOMON

CARLIE_MCDERMOTT@WHPS.ORGWWW.MsCMcdermott.WIKISPACES.COM

Teaching Assistant Program

Description

A TA is a senior who provides assistance to teachers and students within a specific class by becoming an integral part of the classroom learning environment.

Goals of the TA Program

To determine if teaching and/or your field of interest continues to be the direction that you plan to pursue upon graduation by: Assisting teachers and students by becoming an

integral part of the classroom Becoming another set of eyes, ears, and support to the

teacher and students in the class Being a positive role model and resource for students

Comments from former TA’s

“It makes me happy when I see students who weren’t doing so well become students who try.”

“It helped me see the amount of work it takes to be a teacher.”

“I feel valued and any work I do is needed.”

How other students view TA’s

“They like getting help from me almost as much as I like helping them learn. They see me as a mix between a friend and a teacher.”

“I feel I bridge the gap between teacher and student.”

Comments from teachers of TA’s

“They are great role models who show students what to aspire to be.”

“She helps me do more with and for my students.”

“Phenomenal. They become almost as comfortable asking the TA’s for help as they do asking me for help…in some cases more comfortable.”

Student Expectations in class

Demonstrate a commitment to the role attending daily and on time

Be an active participant in the classroomSeek alternative ways to assist when direct student

contact is not possibleAct professionally and follow student code of

conduct as stated in handbook, p. 39Fulfill tasks such as note taker, working with

individual students or in small groups, developing and/or presenting lessons, correcting objective lessons

Student Responsibilities out of class

Quarterly questionnaire and reflection

Attend any scheduled meetings

Participate in culminating project at year end

View WikiSpace monthly

Check your email

Quarterly Reflection

Reflect using form provided at website: www.MsCMcDermott.wikispaces.com *public Wiki, you do NOT need to join

Reflect on topic posted on the Wiki At least 1 page typed, double spaced Due date to be posted on Wiki

Email to carlie_mcdermott@whps.org or hand in to room E123

Subject to change, view changes at the WikiSpace

Quarterly Questionnaire

Complete using form provided on website: www.MsCMcDermott.wikispaces.com*public Wiki, you do NOT need to join

Electronically or hand written Due date to be posted on Wiki

Email to carlie_mcdermott@whps.org or hand in to room E123

Subject to change, view changes at the WikiSpace

Other

Attend meetings throughout school year

Visits from Ms. McDermott

Culminating Project

Describe your TA experience Favorite moment Hardest task Impact on students Impact from teacher How you changed from the experience

More details to follow

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