Teaching Assistant

Modelling, Worked and Partially Worked Examples: A TA's Guide to Adaptive Teaching

This professional development course aims to improve teaching assistants' ability to understand and apply modelling and worked examples for adaptive teaching. It explores the theoretical basis of adaptive teaching and provides practical methods for implementing modelling through live demonstrations and worked examples. The course also addresses how to adjust these strategies for inclusive learning environments. The modules encourage self-reflection, goal-setting and continuous development of effective support practices.
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Megan Wilson, Ruth Wallwork & Carly Watkins

2 hours

Online Course

By completing this course, you will:

understand the theoretical foundations and cognitive science theory behind effective modelling; 
explore practical examples of using modelling and worked examples, including partially worked examples, to support pupils;
learn how to adapt modelling and worked-example strategies to support all learners, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners;
apply various modelling and worked-example strategies in practice;
reflect on and evaluate your modelling practices, setting meaningful goals for ongoing development.

Course Lessons

Written by: 
Megan Wilson

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Megan is a Content Writer and Editor on the CPD team at Twinkl. She is an experienced former classroom teacher and subject leader. She holds a First Class Honours Undergraduate Degree in Primary Education (5-11) with QTS and a National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership (NPQML). During her time as a classroom teacher, Megan led the development of multiple curriculum areas, serving as subject lead for computing, online safety, maths and science. 

Presented by:
Ruth Wallwork

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Ruth is a Video Content Creator on the CPD team at Twinkl. She is an experienced primary teacher, having taught across both key stage one and key stage two. Ruth has worked as part of a music partnership, delivering high quality music lessons in a range of educational settings, including SEND and secondary schools. Ruth has also held leadership roles, including Head of Primary Music. She holds a degree in Music and Musical Theatre, a PGCE in Primary Education, and is currently working towards a qualification in Primary Music Leadership.

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.