TEACHER STANDARDS

Word Banks, Sentence Stems and Writing Frames: A TA's Guide to Adaptive Teaching

This professional development course enhances teaching assistants' (TAs’) knowledge of scaffolding tools, including word banks, sentence stems and writing frames. It covers theoretical foundations, practical strategies for implementing these tools and adapting them for diverse learners and various subjects. The course also emphasises collaboration with teachers and provides opportunities for TAs to plan, trial and evaluate strategies to improve pupil outcomes.
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Megan Wilson, Fiona Roberts &
Carly Watkins

2 hours

Online Course

By completing this course, you will:

understand the theories and research behind scaffolding and adaptive teaching, including how it supports cognitive load;
explore the practical application of word banks, sentence stems and writing frames;
consider how to adapt these strategies, including for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and English as an Additional Language (EAL);
understand your role in collaborating with the class teacher to maximise the effectiveness of these tools;
plan, trial and evaluate a teaching strategy to improve your support for pupils. 

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: Fiona Roberts

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Fiona Roberts is a Video Content Creator (VCC) 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

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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.