Overview
Every Education Assistant develops a distinctive way of working—an ability to connect with learners, notice what is needed and help learning move forward. Yet this professional contribution can often remain unspoken or underestimated.
This programme helps Education Assistants clarify their professional role, strengthen their classroom practice and contribute more confidently as partners in learning.
The Learning Experience
Participants will explore the programme’s theoretical foundations, practical frameworks and professional tools. The programme also includes an embedded Professional Practice Lab, giving participants structured opportunities to:
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Analyse live and evolving case studies
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Apply the programme’s frameworks to realistic workplace situations
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Consult with peers and consider different professional perspectives
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Rehearse practical approaches
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Examine the reasoning behind different professional responses
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Apply the learning to situations from their own schools
Together, the theoretical learning and applied practice create one connected and comprehensive professional learning experience.
Areas of Learning
Learning Support and Classroom Practice
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Understanding and responding to learner behaviour
Explore what behaviour may communicate about a learner’s needs, experiences or circumstances. Consider responses that are thoughtful, appropriate and consistent.
Scaffolding learning
Learn to adjust the amount and type of support provided. Help learners engage with challenges while avoiding unnecessary adult dependence.
Coaching and learner independence
Practise using questions, prompts and feedback to develop learner confidence, reflection, participation and ownership.
Assessment and feedback
Identify evidence of understanding, progress and misconceptions. Record observations objectively, offer appropriate feedback and communicate useful learning information to the teacher.
Collaboration and Partnership
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Communication and consultation
Develop clear ways to share observations, raise questions, seek guidance and discuss possible responses with teachers and colleagues.
Teacher–EA partnership
Examine how Education Assistants and teachers can establish shared expectations, communicate effectively and work in alignment when supporting learners.
Professional Identity and Practice
03
Professional identity and role clarity
Examine the purpose, responsibilities and boundaries of the Education Assistant role. Develop a clearer understanding of what it means to work as a professional partner in learning.
Observation and professional inquiry
Learn to distinguish between what has been directly observed and the assumptions or interpretations that may follow. Use questions and consultation to develop a fuller understanding before acting.
Programme Facilitator
Sonthaya Chutisacha, MSc in Counseling Psychology
A reflection coach, school counsellor and learning coach with hands-on experience supporting students, educators and school teams.
Sonthaya combines psychological insight, classroom practice and structured reflection to help educators turn what they know into what they can do.
She has designed and facilitated learning experiences for 600+ school-based professionals from 70+ schools and organisations worldwide, including participants from Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and America.
Explore her work at sonthaya.ksipd.com
Questions about the programme?
Event Details
Date/Time
Online
November 16 - 20, 2026
4pm - 5.30pm Thailand Time (ICT)
Workshop Fee
Individual
Baht 15,500 per participant
Group of 5 or more
Baht 12,500 per participant