Deaf pupils and teaching assistants: embedding impact within research

My research aim is to develop our understanding of how deaf children learn by engaging Teaching Assistants (TA) who support them in mainstream secondary settings in researching their own practice, particularly with regard to their role in supporting learning. The insight gained will be used to inform the potential development of the TA role and, hopefully, improve the educational experience for deaf learners. This paper briefly describes the rationale for my research and how impact is embedded within both the design and anticipated outcomes.