ASSISTANT´S GUIDE.- Good practice for host school and assistants.

BEFORE  THE  ASSISTANT  ARRIVES:

Draw up an outline of the Comenius Assistantship project.
Draw up a draft timetable, consulting staff and the assistant.
Send the assistant documentation on the school and the local area.
Help the assistant with accommodation.
Make sure the assistant is insured for risks connected with work
Check whether the assistant has adequate health insurance...etc...
Integration into the school:
Meet and greet the assistant on arrival.
Guided tour of the school and introductions to staff and pupils....etc.
Integration  into the local community:
Invite the assistant to social events.
 Offer help with administrative formalities...etc.
 In and beyond the classroom:
Give the assistant an opportunity to teach his or her mother tongue.
 Involve the assistant in developing teaching materials.
Use the assistant as a cultural as well as linguistic resource.
Consult the assistant in planning lessons
Use the assistant with pupils needing special support
Link the assistantship with the local community.
Encourage the assistant to express ideas

Before leaving
for the assistant ship:

Contact your host school.
Understand the host education system.
Start learning the language of the host country.
Get the necessary health cover and other insurances...etc.
Integration into the school:

Respect cultural and educational differences.
Introduce yourself to all staff.
Offer to help teachers during the induction period.
Offer to help with extra-curricular activities...etc.

Integration into the local community.
Try to use the local language wherever possible.

 Be aware of cultural and religious differences.

 Complete all necessary formalities (police, health, etc.)...etc.

 In and beyond the classroom. 

 Teaching your mother tongue/your subject needs determination and planning.

 Plan and evaluate all lessons thoroughly, with the teacher if possible.

 Speak mainly the language (in which) you are teaching.
 Speak clearly, but usually at normal speed.

   Suggest activities and materials.
Discuss with teachers how you should correct pupils’ mistakes...etc.

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