Canberra Primary SchoolCanberra Primary SchoolALLIED EDUCATORS (T & L)ALLIED EDUCATORS (T & L)

Back row left to right:Muhd Isham, Toh Peng Hwee, Janet VooFront row left to right:Teo Siew Lee, Rozi Abdul, Lee Jun Chien

ALLIED EDUCATORSALLIED EDUCATORS

BackgroundBackground

Allied Educators work with teachers to nurture and develop every child in school by raising the quality of interaction with every child.

They will support the teachers in the application of innovative pedagogies to instruct and interact with each pupil.

Helping students to do better!Helping students to do better!

“We have to take care of their total well-being. Apart from learning academic subjects, they must also pick up life skills and develop positive attitudes in life.”

The allied educators will also build rapport with the pupils to help them improve their self-confidence,

self-esteem and sense of independence.

Allied Educator (AED) SchemeAllied Educator (AED) Scheme

Previous Designation New Designation (with effect from 1Jan 09)

Full time School Counsellors (FTSCs)

Allied Educator (Counselling)

Special Needs Officers (SNOs) Allied Educator (Learning and Behavioural Support)

Education Associates (EDAs) Allied Educator (Teaching and Learning)

Roles and Contributions of the AEDS Roles and Contributions of the AEDS (Teaching and Learning)(Teaching and Learning)

•Classroom management and behaviour guidance

•Supervision of pupils

•Learning and remediation Support

•Development of learning and teaching resources

•Assist in conducting Social and Emotional Learning Programme

•Establish good rapport with pupils, teaching and non-teaching staff, and parents

•Assists in CCA events

• Chaperoning out for school activities

AED 9(DD)

AED 11

AED 10(I)AED 10(II) (AD)

AED 12B, AED 12A

AED 13B, AED 13A

AED 14 Level 1 - Supporting

Level 3- Guiding

Level 2 - Contributing

Level 4 - Leading

Level 5- Influencing

Level 6 - Championing

AEDT&L

Competency LevelCompetency Level

Classroom SupportClassroom Support

• Provide specific and differentiated learning and teaching support for individual or a group of pupil (max 5) in the classroom.

• Provide teaching and remediation support for pupils within or outside classroom. Undertake co-teaching responsibilities.

• Assist teachers in the delivery of pastoral and disciplining classes.Conduct class behaviour observation to identify pupils with disruptive and distracting behaviours.

• Builds rapport with teachers & AED(C and LBS) beyond learning to improve on other areas of discipline concern.

Level SupportLevel Support

• Assist in the level administration and provide logistic support to Level. Eg. Temperature taking, distribute class attendance file, preparation of Maths Manipulative, Science Experiments or English Resources (LRD, Stellar).

• Assist and develop additional teaching and learning support programmes for pupils. Eg: Supplementary worksheets.

• Administration of deskcopies & manipulative to teachers.

• Assist and conduct of CCA and competitions, ensuring safety and discipline during Learning Journey, rehearsal for school events.

• Support in level camps (P5 and P6).• Support in level forums /briefings except P3.• Support in ICT resources.• Support in Level Community Involvement

Programme.• Attend Level meeting.

School SupportSchool Support

• Involve in training of students in events for Canberra Fiesta, Kids Olympics and NAPFA.

• Assist in administration of examinations. Eg: Time Keeper for English Oral Exams, Science and Maths Practical, deployment for PSLE examination matters.

• Support in School events, such as Open House, Festive activities and various subject-based activities.

• Support in PCCG as safety officer in before/after school and recess time.

PupilsPupils

Contribute towards the academic, behaviour and social development of pupils Leverage content / technical expertise to deliver learning programmes to pupils within specification area.

SchoolSchool

Complement teachers with practical aspect of delivering learning programmes to pupils. Collaborate with teachers in classroom management. Contribute to school activities and initiatives.

External PartnersExternal Partners

Collaborate with external partners to support activities related to pupils’ learning.

SelfSelf

Maintain efforts for continuous self & professional development. Practice self-care to maintain a healthy mental / emotional state.

Key ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities

2013 Deployment2013 Deployment

AEDs (T&L) LevelSpecialization

Core Subject Committee

Sub Core Committee

CCAReporting Officer

Mdm

Teo Siew LeeP1 English English

MRL co-ordinator

PAL programme

Mr Mohamed Fauzy Bin Kasdi

Mr Toh Peng Hwee

P2 Maths Maths HE/PEPAL programme

Mrs Sharon Yang

Mr Muhd Isham

P3 Maths Science AV Committee AV ClubMiss Lee Pei Yan

Mdm Rozi Abdul

P4 English EnglishMRL co-ordinator

PSGMr

Hin Hiang Anthony

Mdm Janet Voo

P5 Science Science HE/PE RoboticsMiss Fiona Lee

Ms Lee Jun Chien

P6 English Maths AV CommitteeTrack and Field

Ms Rajas

ReferencesReferences

• http://www.moe.gov.sg/careers/allied-educators/teaching-learning/

• http://www.primaryeducation.sg/quality-teaching-force/recruit-committed-quality-educators/

Question TimeQuestion Time

List two areas where an AED can support you in teaching and learning.

Updated 5 June 2013