A Handbook for Teaching Assistants

At our university we currently run a Foundation in Teaching and Learning Support and we have a number of books from Glenys Fox in our library. I would certainly recommend that you publish an updated edition. Dr Sue Bentham, University of Chichester The proposed new edition directly addresses TAs. I think that conveys a powerful message (or two): that TAs can take responsibility for their own professional development, whether they are offered PD opportunities through school or not; that we believe TAs want to improve and enhance their effectiveness. That raises their status quite considerably. They may not officially be part of a profession, but it tells them that we expect them to be professional - and are happy to provide them with some of the tools to do that. Such as this book. Do you recommend that we publish an updated edition? Yes indeed. Please add any additional comments you feel may be helpful. I'm pleased to see Glenys updating this book. I have liked her books as being very practical, and recommend them to my students who are TAs. I've often said to them that I wish Glenys Fox had written more books.Jill Morgan, Senior Lecturer, University of Wales Trinity St David This book gives an excellent overview and foundation for what takes place in the classroom, with its focus on teachers and TAs working together. The book explains the roles and responsibilities of the TA, as well as providing helpful advice on how to best support the teacher, the pupil, the curriculum and the school; it sets guidelines for what can be a difficult balance [...] A perfect textbook for both new and experienced TAs and also very valuable for teachers, helping them gain a better insight into the roles and responsibilities of their TAs. - Sarah Brew, Parents in Touch