“ Children who have English as a second language learn to recognise words like "apple", for example because they know the sign. At last they're starting to speak now because of the signs. ”
Signs for Success teachers
Classroom assistants welcomed the introduction of Signs for Success into their schools. Signing gives them a specific role in the classroom, as well as pride of place. Assistants find they have a deeper significance within the curriculum.
Signing changes the way teachers and classroom assistants work together. They become a unified force with a clear aim as they raise children’s levels of reading, writing and spelling.
Signs for Success:
- Provides classroom assistants with a concrete, more equalizing, role in the classroom.
- Classroom assistants can remind children of appropriate behaviour by using a sign that does not disturb the flow of the teacher’s instructions.
- Gives classroom assistants rightful importance for the part they play in curriculum development.
- Encourages communication between classroom assistants and children.
- Raises the skill level of classroom assistants.
- Offers a vehicle for classroom assistants to gain children’s respect and acceptance as teaching instructors.
Classroom assistants have a huge role to play in the spread of Signs for Success methodology and practice.