AESH
The English phrase 'shadow teacher' is translated into French as AESH.
A shadow teacher is a teaching assistant who supports a student with special needs within a mainstream classroom. In France, AESH is the official administrative designation for a shadow teacher or special education assistant in a school setting.
What does it mean word for word?
The acronym AESH stands for Accompagnant des Élèves en Situation de Handicap, which literally means 'Accompanying students in a situation of handicap'.
Did you know?
- While AESH is the official title, the term ombre for 'shadow' is almost never used in French schools to describe this role. Using a literal translation of 'shadow teacher' would likely confuse a French educator.
- The term handicap in the acronym AESH is used in a strictly legal and administrative sense in France, rather than being a derogatory term. It refers to a specific status that grants a student legal rights to support within the public school system.
- In French schools, an AESH is often a civil servant or an employee of the Ministry of Education, meaning their role is a state-regulated professional position rather than a private tutor arrangement.
Examples in context
- Le rôle de l'enseignant accompagnateur est primordial dans le soutien des élèves ayant des besoins spécifiques.The role of the shadow teacher is crucial in supporting students with specific needs.
- Un enseignant accompagnateur est responsable d'apporter un soutien individualisé à l'élève en difficulté, en l'aidant à s'intégrer dans le milieu scolaire ordinaire.A shadow teacher is responsible for providing individualized support to the struggling student, helping them integrate into the regular school environment.
- Oh, j'imagine que vous recherchez un enseignant accompagnateur pour l'aider dans son apprentissage.Oh, I imagine you're looking for a shadow teacher to assist him in his learning.
- L'AESH accompagne l'élève en classe.The AESH accompanies the student in class.
- Nous cherchons une AESH pour l'école.We are looking for an AESH for the school.
- Elle travaille comme AESH en milieu scolaire.She works as an AESH in a school setting.
Example conversation
Two parents discussing their child's support at school.
- EmmaEst-ce que ton fils a une AESH ?Does your son have an AESH?
- GabrielOui, son AESH est très gentille.Yes, his AESH is very kind.
- EmmaC'est une aide précieuse pour lui.It is a precious help for him.
- GabrielAbsolument, il se sent beaucoup mieux.Absolutely, he feels much better.
