Teacher Assistant Certificate Courses
This program is an introduction to, and a comprehensive survey of, the field of special education. Special education is that branch of education responsible for meeting the needs of exceptional children – those who are gifted or who have impairments that affect intellectual, physical, emotional or sensory abilities. Students will examine a body of contemporary literature relating to special education and strive to develop an understanding of the developmental and learning characteristics of exceptional persons. Students will investigate the types of educational services and care that have been found to be effective in helping persons with special needs to reach their potential.
Delivery
*1 year of
(Part-time extension locations: Bridgewater, Truro, Yarmouth, Port Hawkesbury– locations subject to change according to enrollment)
Courses: Year 1
TAC 1016 Teacher Assistant: Foundations
Students will examine information critical to developing an understanding of all areas of special education. The basic principles of child development within the context of special education will be explored, as well, various professional matters will be investigated. All students will receive certification in St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid.
TAC 1013 Practicum – Teacher Assistant: Foundations
Each student is required to complete a minimum of 400 hours of practical experience within the public school system. Students are evaluated at spaced intervals throughout the program.
TAC 1026 Health and Personal Care
Students will explore the various medical and personal care procedures that may be necessary for the educational and health needs of some individuals. The individuals enrolled will study various common physical disorders/conditions and reflect upon the educational ramifications of each.
TAC 1023 Practicum – Health and Personal Care
Each student is required to complete a minimum of 400 hours of practical experience within the public school system. Students are evaluated at spaced intervals throughout the program.
TAC 1036 Communication & Sensory Diversity
Students will examine communication and sensorimotor disabilities. Communication skills lie at the base of much of what is done in special education, and therefore must be fully understood. Students will discuss the significant impact hearing, vision and language disorders have on learning and development and the ways teachers can assist visual learners to attain maximum benefit from school and society. All students will have a basic understanding of computers in the classroom.
TAC 1033 Practicum – Communication & Sensory Diversity
Each student is required to complete a minimum of 400 hours of practical experience within the public school system. Students are evaluated at spaced intervals throughout the program.
TAC 1046 Learning and Behavioural Diversity
This course contains information on mental retardation, learning disabilities, and the gifted and talented. Educational services created should not be determined solely by the type of exceptionalness being addressed; therefore, there is an examination of the various categories of exceptionalness. All students will receive certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
TAC 1043 Practicum – Learning and Behavioural Diversity
Each student is required to complete a minimum of 400 hours of practical experience within the public school system. Students are evaluated at spaced intervals throughout the program
Teaching Adults Certificate
The program focuses on an understanding of Adult Learning, Curriculum Development, and Evaluation and Assessment. Best practice in adult education will be utilized by way of example when teaching course content. Students will have the opportunity to participate as well as critique the various teaching/learning methodologies from both the presenter and participant perspective. The program will consist of three, ½ credit (30 hour) courses.
Fees:
$800.00 per module
Fees include texts, if required
Modules:
Module 1 – The Adult Learner
This course will explore the characteristics of the adult learner. Students will examine various learning styles. In addition, students will examine the differences and similarities that exist between adult learners and young learners. With this in mind, students will be challenged to consider various teaching/learning strategies that will meet the needs of all adult learners.
Module 2 – Curriculum Development and Delivery
Participants will explore course design. They will develop the ability to write meaningful and measurable outcomes. They will examine various means by which to facilitate learning in the adult classroom.
Module 3 – Evaluation, Assessment and Lifelong Learning
Participant/Learners will examine various evaluation methodologies. They will be required to evaluate and develop evaluation tools with the aim of understanding their effectiveness.
Level One Certification Courses
Courses meeting the training requirements for individuals wishing to achieve a level 1 standing as outlined in the Day Care Standards. 60 hours of Behaviour Guidance and Child Development and 30 hours of Curriculum and Programming (all courses can also be applied to the ECE Diploma)
Curriculum and Programming
Play and Learning
Behaviour Guidance
Guiding and Understanding Behaviour
Methods in Child and Youth Guidance
Child Development
Introduction to Human Growth and Development
Human Development: Preschool/School Age
Guided Placements will be worked out with individual participants with seminar sessions to be determined
GPE1013 – 8
GPE1023 – 8 week Guided Placement # 2
Course fees:
$595.00 per course- all required texts included. $700.00 per placement.
When applying check off Professional Development and then enter course names of applicable level one courses.