An Introduction
MITA TA Series Webinar 1
(Matthew Parker)
Research and Evidence: MITA in Context
- National Context in England
- Key Barriers for TA Impact
- EEF Recommendations and MITA Programme
- Principles for Pupil Independence
MITA TA Series Webinar 1
(Sally Franklin)
Research and Evidence: MITA in Context
- National Context in England
- Key Barriers for TA Impact
- EEF Recommendations and MITA Programme
- Principles for Pupil Independence
MITA TA Series Webinar 2
(Sally Franklin)
What makes a successful Learning Experience?
- Exploring learning in your setting
- Social Constructivism
- Zone of proximal Development
- Scaffolding for independence
MITA TA Series Webinar 3
(Matthew Parker)
Enabling Learners to Make Mistakes
- Working outside the comfort zone
- Engaging with mistakes
- Developing Growth mindset
- Creating a space to take risks in the classroom
MITA TA Series Webinar 4
(Sally Franklin)
Using Stepped Success Criteria (Mini-goals)
- Breaking down a learning activity into small-step success criteria
- Application in practice
- Developing success criteria for individual learners
MITA TA Series Webinar 5
(Matthew Parker)
Scaffolding Framework and Metacognition
- Introducing the Scaffolding Framework
- Metacognition
- Planning how to approach problem-solving
- Reviewing performance
- Applying to the classroom
MITA TA Series Webinar 6
(Sally Franklin)
Using the Scaffolding Framework to Support Practice
- The Framework as a tool for interaction
- Prompting (Wait time, verbal, gesture)
- Clueing
- Modelling
- Correcting
MITA TA Series Webinar 7
(Matthew Parker)
Assessment for Learning and the Scaffolding Framework
- Applying the Framework to interaction
- Pupil Examples
- TAs role in Assessment for Learning
- Assessing Independence
MITA TA Series Webinar 8
(Matthew Parker)
Planning Changes to Practice
- Planning Next steps
- Common mistakes
- Metacognition Task
- Learning to use the scaffolding framework
- Finding and creating mini-goals
- Planning changes to practice
Additonal Materials
MITA TA Programme Additional
Applying the Framework with Complex Needs
- Recap of core principles
- Applying the Framework to Interaction
- Example Transcript (Reading Comprehension 1)
- Example Transcript (Reading Comprehension 2)
- Engaging pupils with Assessment for Learning
MITA TA Programme Additional
Applying the Framework Secondary age example
- Recap of core principles
- Exploring Success Criteria (Writing)
- Example Transcript (Writing a diary Entry 1)
- Example Transcript (Writing a diary Entry 2)
- Engaging pupils with Assessment for Learning
MITA TA Series Secondary Additional
Transcript Secondary Writing 1
Transcript Secondary Writing 2
MITA TA Programme Additional
TA-Led Interventions - Traps and how to avoid them
- The research and evidence around TA led interventions
- Common intervention 'traps'
- Practical considerations
TA-Led Interventions Handouts (Notes)
MITA TA Programme Additional
What Parents might want to know
- Overview of Research and National Picture
- Recommendations for the Classroom
- Introduction to the Scaffolding Framework
MITA TA Series Parents Session Slides
Autumn 2023 QNA
Overcoming Barriers to Implementation
- Expectations for Teachers
- Ofsted
- Work Scrutiny/Marking and Feedback
MITA TA Series Autumn QNA Slides
Spring 2024 QNA
SEND and Complex Needs
- Working outside the classroom and Curriculum
- Working with EHCPs
- Developing Independence
MITA TA Series SEND QNA Slides
Summer 2024 QNA
Working with Parents/Carers and Families
- Common themes for Working with Parents/Carers
- Developing trust and systems for communication
- Defining the Offer and Roles of TAs
- Managing challenging parents
MITA TA Series Summer 2024 QNA Slides