Individual

Making an individual presentation is a key skill for pupils. One way to support them in preparing for an effective presentation is through modelling.

Activity

Watch the video clip of Robin Launder and his teaching assistant Keith Cocklin at School B modelling listening skills and reflect on the role of the teaching assistant.

School B, Year 9 - Teaching Assistants (02:48)

You can watch the video via 56k modem or slow (100kbps) / medium (256 kbps) / fast (400kbps) / very fast (800kbps) broadband connections. Alternative format Flash video. You do need to have the flash plugin.

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What preparation would the teaching assistant and the teacher have had to have made for this to be successful?

Can you think of other occasions in English lessons when you could assist with modelling, either with the teacher or to a small group of pupils?