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DRAFT TA standards, at 31.1.22 to be discussed:

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DRAFT TA standards, at 31.1.22 to be discussed:

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SELF:

1.1 Professional ethics and conduct
1.2 Reflection on own professional practice
1.3 Participation in continuing professional development

PUPILS:
2.1 The needs of learners with disabilities and learning differences
2.2 Basics of typical and atypical child development
2.3 Knowledge of a range of assistive technologies and learning resources

TEACHER:
3.1 Inclusive communication,  participation and engagement strategies
3.2 Core subject knowledge and pedagogical approaches
3.3. Effective use of whole class and individual education plans.

SCHOOL:
4.1 Monitoring and evaluation of learner progress,  achievement and behaviour
4.2 Sound knowledge of school policies and procedures
4.3 Participation in class and whole school meetings and events

SOCIETY:
KARMA and colleagues – please advise re 3 key themes:
5.1. Bhutanese culture and values?
5.2 Participation in whole school and local community events?
5.3 ? NGOs and charitable institutions ( as related to children with SEN / disability etc?)

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Theme 1: Personal Growth and Professional engagement and development SELF

-          Reflective practitioner

o   Religion, meaning and philosophy of life: norms, values, ethics

o   Relationship between education and society from a philosophical perspective

o   Updating professional skills

Theme 2: Support learning PUPILS

Standard 2.1: TA should know the most common disabilities in the Bhutanese context.

ABC (finished diploma, first year, after few years)

(A=finished diploma (beginning-mini), B=first year (developing-medi), C=after few years (excellent-maxi))

Standard 2.2: TA should have an understanding of inclusive and accessible approaches to learning and teaching.

Standard 2.3: TA should use assistive technologies related to SEN in practice.

-          Voice (advocacy) and assistant of pupils with SEN and disabilities

o   Inclusive education

o   Introduction to SEN and disabilities

o   Resources and assistive technology (e-skilled)

o   Working with individual pupils and groups of pupils

o   Health and medical issues

o   Safeguarding / child protection

o   Behavioural management

Theme 3: Support teaching CLASSROOM TEACHER

-          Learning environment

-          Basic pedagogical knowledge

-          Planning

-          Assessment and reporting

o   Effective classroom management

Theme 4: Being a member of the school team SCHOOL

-          Working with other professionals, colleagues, parents and caregivers, external…

o   Academic skills (poster in publisher)

o   Communication skills and language (In dialogue)

o   Managing events and visits

o   Guardening, mealtimes, toilet…

Theme 5: Bhutanese Values BHUTAN

-          Society, dzonghka

o   Introduction to the Education system in Bhutan

o   Inclusive policy and strategy Bhutan (GNH)

o   Reflecting, applying and promoting Bhutanese values and attitudes

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year 2, semester 2, TBC classroom activities & strategies for inclusion

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year 2, semester 2, TBC classroom activities & strategies for inclusion

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year 1, semester 2, '1.6.(functional information and technology?) / resources and learning technologies' TBC EXISTING, visit campus childcare centre and run a short session /  contribute to a class

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year 1, semester 2, '1.6.(functional information and technology?) / resources and learning technologies' TBC EXISTING, visit campus childcare centre and run a short session /  contribute to a class

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make sure that 2.1 2,2 and 2.3 are very practical, and students get ready for their 2.4 placement. Include IEPs, individual planning, small group plan for art / sport?

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make sure that 2.1 2,2 and 2.3 are very practical, and students get ready for their 2.4 placement. Include IEPs, individual planning, small group plan for art / sport?

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Year 2, semester 2, '2.8	Managing events and visits (sports , music , whole school events, risk assessment, event management etc)'

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Year 2, semester 2, '2.8	Managing events and visits (sports , music , whole school events, risk assessment, event management etc)'

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Year 2, semester 2, '2.7	Professional Skills 3: Working with teachers and school staff' / families & children

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Year 2, semester 2, '2.7	Professional Skills 3: Working with teachers and school staff' / families & children

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Year 2, semester 2, '2.9	Reflective practice in the school setting: Revisiting issues arising from School Placements (module 2.4) Should there be a reflective report that they need to submit after the school placements?'

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Year 2, semester 2, '2.9	Reflective practice in the school setting: Revisiting issues arising from School Placements (module 2.4) Should there be a reflective report that they need to submit after the school placements?'

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Year 2, semester 2, '2.6	Safeguarding / child protection '

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Year 2, semester 2, '2.6	Safeguarding / child protection '

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Year 2, semester 2, ' non credit bearing -	NDTA Conference – sharing ideas and recommendations from the programme'

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Year 2, semester 2, ' non credit bearing -	NDTA Conference – sharing ideas and recommendations from the programme'

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Year 2, semester 1 ' 2.1	SEN and Disabilities 2: international and local examples of classroom strategies and approaches' = 9 week delivery

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Year 2, semester 1 ' 2.1	SEN and Disabilities 2: international and local examples of classroom strategies and approaches' = 9 week delivery

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Year 2, semester 1 ' 2.2	Professional skills 3: Developmental, Health and Medical issues' = 9 week delivery

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Year 2, semester 1 ' 2.2	Professional skills 3: Developmental, Health and Medical issues' = 9 week delivery

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Year 2, semester 1 ' 2.4	School placement module DURATION = 24 credits , 9 weeks teaching, then 6 week block (professional school experience) at end of semester OR 1 credits and a shorter placement?

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Year 2, semester 1 ' 2.4	School placement module DURATION = 24 credits , 9 weeks teaching, then 6 week block (professional school experience) at end of semester OR 1 credits and a shorter placement?

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Year 2, semester 1 ' 2.3	SEN and Inclusive Policy and Strategy –Bhutan & International Examples' = 9 week delivery

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Year 2, semester 1 ' 2.3	SEN and Inclusive Policy and Strategy –Bhutan & International Examples' = 9 week delivery

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Year 1, semester 2, '1.10	Professional Skills 2: Working with Families and Children'

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Year 1, semester 2, '1.10	Professional Skills 2: Working with Families and Children'

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Year 1, semester 2, '1.8	School visits (to include a three week placement or weekly visits? TBC )' Have this as a mid-semester placement / visit ECCD centre on campus / plan a practical activity for small group of children (in a group of 3 students)

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Year 1, semester 2, '1.8	School visits (to include a three week placement or weekly visits? TBC )' Have this as a mid-semester placement / visit ECCD centre on campus / plan a practical activity for small group of children (in a group of 3 students)

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Year 1, semester 2, '1.9	Effective classroom management (include IEPs)

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Year 1, semester 2, '1.9	Effective classroom management (include IEPs)

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Year 1, semester 2, '1.7	Language and Communication Skills in Schools (Dzongkha & English)' EXISTING + add families /children REFS and resources

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Year 1, semester 2, '1.7	Language and Communication Skills in Schools (Dzongkha & English)' EXISTING + add families /children REFS and resources

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Year 1, semester 1, '1.3	Introduction to SEN and inclusive education: theory, policy and research'

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Year 1, semester 1, '1.3	Introduction to SEN and inclusive education: theory, policy and research'

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Year 1, semester 1, '1.5	Introduction to SEN and Disabilities 1: Bhutan context (national and local)' (include some short visits to NGOs or specialist SEN settings; or ask guest speakers to attend /MEd Inc Ed students to attend?)

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Year 1, semester 1, '1.5	Introduction to SEN and Disabilities 1: Bhutan context (national and local)' (include some short visits to NGOs or specialist SEN settings; or ask guest speakers to attend /MEd Inc Ed students to attend?)

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Year 1, semester 1, '1.4	Professional Skills 1: The Role of the Teacher Assistant'

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Year 1, semester 1, '1.4	Professional Skills 1: The Role of the Teacher Assistant'

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Year 1, semester 1, '1.2	Introduction to the Education System in Bhutan' EXISTING

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Year 1, semester 1, '1.2	Introduction to the Education System in Bhutan' EXISTING

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Year 1, semester 1, '1.1	Academic Skills for University 1: Research and Writing Skills' EXISTING & ADD new refs / assessment ideas?

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Year 1, semester 1, '1.1	Academic Skills for University 1: Research and Writing Skills' EXISTING & ADD new refs / assessment ideas?

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