This paper stems from a longitudinal research project that explored the perceptions and experiences of teaching assistants (predominantly women) who have undertaken a foundation degree. It draws upon Bourdieu's notion of habitus and investigates shifts in economic, cultural and social capital for this particular group of educational professionals.…

The Classroom Appraisal of Resources and Demands (CARD, elementary version) was used to investigate teacher stress among a sample of elementary teachers (n = 521). The CARD measures teacher stress by examining the subjective experience of both classroom demands and resources provided by the school, and thereby attempts to capture the situationally…

Pasadena City College's Institute for Teacher Aides is a New Careers project to upgrade indigenous nonprofessionals in antipoverty agencies for career-ladder employment as bilingual aides in inner-city/ghetto schools of Greater Los Angeles. Its operating grant, under the Education Professions Development Act, is for two sessions (summer and fall…

This guide for teachers and teacher aides working with Navajo children is the product of a 3-week workshop for teachers and teacher aides given by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Arizona Western College in June 1969. It outlines some of the basic differences between Navajo and Anglo culture and defines the liaison role that the bilingual teacher…

In support of President Bush's commitment to giving parents and teachers tools to help children succeed, the U.S. Department of Education has developed a number of publications featuring the latest research and most effective practices in subjects such as reading, homework, and staying drug free. This catalog provides brief descriptions of each…

Over the last ten years the role of the teaching assistant has undergone continued change and development. This article identifies many of the different contexts in which teaching assistants support behaviour for learning and further explores some of the challenges raised by workforce remodelling. Barry Groom argues that this could be an…

One question frequently arises in the work of the Regional Comprehensive Centers: "What are states, districts, and schools doing about RTI?" This document addresses that question, with particular focus on instruction and the implementation of effective practices. It uses a frequently asked questions (FAQs) format, with answers based on…

Designed to accompany a film ("I Am a Teacher Aide") used by trainers for enhancing team interaction between teachers and teacher aides, this discussion guide opens with an introduction on the uses of audiovisual materials and a list of specific resource available on team interaction training. Information about one specific classroom interaction…

Argues for more teacher aides, and for teacher determination of aides' tasks. (LR)

The contribution of teaching assistants, learning support assistants or classroom assistants is becoming increasingly important in inclusive and specialist classrooms. In this article, Marjatta Takala, professor in special education at the University of Helsinki, describes her research into the work of 14 classroom assistants working in a mix of…

Despite an unprecedented increase in classroom-based support staff, there are confusing messages about their appropriate deployment and a lack of systematic evidence on their impact. This article addresses the deployment and impact on pupil engagement and individual attention of support staff, commonly known as teaching assistants (TAs), in terms…

Describes an Oregon boardmember who works part time as a volunteer teaching aide. (JF)