Educational Assistant Diploma
The Educational Assistant diploma program is designed to prepare students for working in the education field. Its objective is to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue employment as an Educational Assistant. During the duration of the program, participants will be acquainted with the various disciplines theories and best practices related to child development, children learning processes and teaching techniques, classroom management and student supervision. The program also covers the different roles the Educational Assistant plays in both the special education and early childhood.
Career Opportunities
This program provides the student with a range of skills and knowledge required to assist elementary and secondary school teachers and counsellors. Employment opportunities for Educational Assistant program graduates reside in public and private elementary and secondary schools, special schools and treatment centres.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist students with assignments under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher
- Monitor and report to classroom teacher on student progress
- Assist in preparation learning materials, tests, and worksheets
- Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, laboratories, libraries, resource centres and on field trips
- Assist special needs students
- Prepare classroom displays and bulletin boards
- Operate or assist the teacher in operation audio-visual and office equipment
- Carry out behaviour modification, personal development and other therapeutic programs under the supervision of professionals such as special education instructors, psychologists or speech-language pathologists
- Work with special needs students using various techniques such as sign language, Bliss symbols or Braille
- Monitor students during recess
- Assist in the school library or office and perform other duties assigned by the school
The Educational Assistant includes:
- First Aid / CPR
- Practicum (120 hours)
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Program Length
Program Outline
Teacher Aide Instructions Overview:
- Introduction to Teacher Aide
- Skills for the Effective Teacher Aide
- Child Development and Human Behaviour
- How Children Learn
- Enhancing Children’s Self-Esteem
- Classroom Management Techniques
- An Overview of Teaching Techniques
- Student Supervision
- Curriculum Content
- Instructional Materials: Their Preparation and Use
- Technology in the Classroom
- Language and Other Barriers
- The Teacher Aide in the Special Education Program
- The Teacher Aide in the Early Childhood Education Program and in the After-School Day Care Program
- Resources for Educating Young Children
- Children, Families and Society
- Helping Abused Children
Child Psychology Instructions Overview:
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Introduction to Psychology
- Methods Used in Psychology
- The Relevance of Child Psychology
- Child Psychology in General
- Starting Off
- Children Growing Up
- Adolescence and Other Problems
- When is a Problem Really a Problem?
- Children Who Require Special Treatment
- Helping Children with Problems
- Looking Back to Go Ahead
- Putting It All Together
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