Why come
In this workshop, we will explore the impact of teaching assistants on classroom engagement, classroom control, pastoral care, peer relationships, teacher stress levels, individual attention, positive approach to learning and ultimately, academic achievement.
Registration
Maximum number of participants: 75
Individuals:
Early Bird Registration (Before October 14): €80
Registration after October 14: €100
Group rate:
Group rate per person (2 person minimum):€90
Event details
Who is it for
This seminar will benefit teaching assistants at international schools across grade levels and subject areas.
Workshop theme
This workshop highlights the key role that Teaching Assistants play in “supporting inclusion; supporting children’s social and emotional well-being; supporting children’s international mindedness; and supporting mobile children in transition.”
Participants will explore the impact of teaching assistants on classroom engagement, classroom control, pastoral care, peer relationships, teacher stress levels, individual attention, positive approach to learning and ultimately, academic achievement.
Featured Speaker
Estelle Tarry
Educator
Estelle Tarry initially obtained a BEd (hons) degree in Primary Education with QTS from the University of Leicester. She has 7 years’ experience in international schools as a Head of School in Thailand, the Netherlands and Sri Lanka. Whilst being a member of the Council of International Schools (COIS) she was part of an accreditation team in Melbourne Australia. Estelle completed a Master in Education from the University College Northampton and a Doctorate in Education (EdD) from the University of Bath. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) and the National Academy of Higher Education (HEA).
Estelle has been involved in researching international schools, international education and international students. She has just completed a series of films on Teaching Assistants in International Schools.
Estelle has supervised PhD students who are investigating international comparative education including Ghana, Zimbabwe and refugee children in the UK and Kazakhstan.