What is a Shadow Teacher?
Shadow teacher is an educational assistant that is applied in
very special circumstances when difficulties are observed in a
child that are not easily accessible with ordinary classroom
resources and not with the support of the classroom teacher or
other teachers available in the school institution. They
understand a variety of learning disabilities and how to support
them accordingly. They assist the child with academic tasks,
such as reading and writing, and help them navigate social
interactions and social-emotional aspects of the classroom.
Providing a shadow teacher allows the child to attend a
mainstream class while receiving the extra attention he/she
needs.
Understand
To create an inclusive environment, one must have a deep
understanding of the diverse range of special needs that a child
may have. You can create a perfect school for your child. To be
able to identify methods for success, shadowing requires an
understanding of how a child's age, grade level, history, and
social-emotional development interact with their academic
abilities and learning style.
What are the functions of a Shadow Teacher?
Parents hire shadow teachers to work with their kids at school.
The function of a shadow teacher are:
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They boost cognitive, social, emotional and self-care
aspects of a child.
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They foster the academic capacity of the child through
adaptation of materials, methodological adaptation of the
educational needs, reinforcement and promotion of functional
communication and support.
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They coordinate together with the teaching and
psycho-educational guidance team the curriculum program of
the child, as well as the necessary curriculum adaptations
according to the profile of the child.
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They help in improving the quality of communication of the
child.
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They empower and develop the social skills of the child.