TEACHER STANDARDS

Harmony in Small Teams: Strategies for Effective Group Work for TAs

Do you want to improve your small-group work strategies? This course guides teaching assistants (TAs) in developing knowledge and understanding of effective small-group work. Discover principles and practical strategies to embed in your pedagogy, enhancing teaching and improving pupil outcomes. Perfect for TAs seeking professional development in group work, pupil engagement and learning outcomes.
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Adam Barrett, Fiona Roberts & Carly Watkins

2 hours

Online Course

By completing this course, you will:

examine how group size, composition and interactions influence engagement, behaviour and learning outcomes;
identify common small-group challenges (dominant peers, off-task behaviour, shy pupils) and pre-emptively plan management strategies;
learn how to establish clear group norms, roles and routines that promote respect, cooperation and shared responsibility;
use targeted interventions (role assignments, turn-taking prompts and peer mentoring) to ensure every pupil contributes;
create collaborative tasks that leverage individual strengths, while scaffolding support for learners with SEND.

Course Lessons

Written by: Adam Barratt 

Adam Barrett is an experienced teacher, academic and SENDCo. He has previously specialised in behaviour management, leading and reforming approaches to behaviour management in primary schools with the aim of creating inclusive environments for all. As well as a PGCE, Adam has an undergraduate degree in history and a MA in English literature.

Presented by: Fiona Roberts

Fiona Roberts is a video content creator for the Twinkl CPD team. She has over 10 years experience as a primary school teacher and private tutor. Before completing her PGDE, Fiona also achieved an MA(Hons) in Film and Television Studies. She has previously supported the development of her school’s English curriculum and is particularly passionate about this subject. Fiona has also thoroughly enjoyed acting as a mentor to trainee teachers and early career teachers during her time in the classroom.

In collaboration with: Carly Watkins

Carly is the Quality of Education Lead at Twinkl PD, overseeing the development of Teachers' Standards courses. She is an experienced primary school teacher and senior leader with a MA in Education Practice and NPQ in Leading Teacher Development. Carly also facilitates the ECF, delivering training for current mentors and ECTs; she is passionate about accessible and actionable professional development for all educators at all levels.