Language: English
Short Description: Teacher’s Aide Professionals are educational professionals who work alongside full-time teachers to reinforce their instruction and provide administrative assistance. Teacher’s Aides perform many different tasks such as one on one attention with struggling students, monitoring the classroom anytime the full-time teacher is out, grading assignment, and integrating different technology into the classroom. Being a teacher’s aide is a very rewarding career that provides the opportunity of teaching without the extensive academic training. Working as a teacher’s aide is also a wonderful starting career for those looking to advance to a full-time teacher. The salary for teacher’s aides can vary depending on location and school district. The 2015 median salary for a teacher’s aide was $24,900.
What’s in this Program? This complete training program is comprised of seven individual courses that prepare students for an entry level position as a teacher’s aide. In this program, we will cover child & adolescent development, child health, safety, and nutrition, classroom management, SMARTboard training, and the career of teacher assisting. Successfully completing this program will give students the necessary skills and knowledge to become a successful teacher’s aide and prepare students to sit for the ETS’ ParaPro Assessment Certification exam. States may require additional education and experience for employment.
**Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
Summary: Rewarding career with room for growth.
Instructor Description: Though this program is a self-paced program it is supported by an educational mentor. Educational mentors are subject matter experts who have years of experience in their field as well as the necessary educational training and credentials to work as an expert. The mentor is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and even industry questions. Mentors also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement. In eLearning, motivation is a key tool to success. Because of this, mentors provide encouraging comments, feedback, and coaching to motivate learners throughout the duration of the program to support completion and success!
Certification: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position in the field and to sit for the ETS’ ParaPro Assessment Certification exam.
Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.
Requirements
All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:
Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
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Lesson 1
Child & Adolescent Development Module 1
Introduction to Child and Adolescent Development
• The Study of Child Development
• Domains of Development
• Periods of Development
• Issues in Development
• Theories in Development
• Psychoanalytic Perspective
• Learning Perspective
• Child Development Research
• Ethical Concerns about Research with Children
• Research Methods and Design
Child & Adolescent Development Module 2
Genetics, Conception, and Birth
• Genetic Foundations
• Conception, Pregnancy, and Prenatal Development
• Conception and the Period of the Zygote
• Infertility and Reproductive Choice
• Prenatal Tests
• Birth and the Neonate
• Infant Care
• Infant States of Arousal
• Competency After Birth
• Learning and Memory
Child & Adolescent Development Module 3
Physical Development
• Body Growth and Development
• Patterns of Growth
• Maturation
• Physical Milestones
• Health and Safety
• Worldwide Childhood Mortality
• Early and Middle Childhood Nutrition
• Promoting Healthy Habits
• Puberty
• Sexual Maturation
Child & Adolescent Development Module 4
Cognitive Development
• Piaget’s Cognitive Theory
• Information-Processing Approach
• Memory and Processing Speed
• Sociocultural Theory
• Cognitive Theories and Contemporary Education
• Language Development
• Biological Programming and the LAD
• Cognitive Development and Education
• Intelligence
• Developmental Disabilities and Cognition
Child & Adolescent Development Module 5
Psychosocial Development
• Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development
• Social Referencing
• Emotions and Temperament
• Parenting and Attachment
• Cultural Variations in Parenting and Discipline
• Child Maltreatment and Abuse
• Development of the Self
• Play, Friendships, and Peer Relations
• Family and Home Environment
• Psychosocial Risks in Childhood
Child Health, Safety and Nutrition - Module 1
Introduction and Children's Health
• Preventive Health Concepts
• An Interdependent Relationship
• Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle
• Growth and Development
• Promoting Children’s Health
• Observation as a Screening Tool
• Daily Health Checks
• Family Involvement
• Health Education
• Health Records
• Sensory Development
• Vision Screening
• Hearing Screening
• Speech and Language Evaluation
• Nutritional Assessment
Child Health, Safety and Nutrition - Module 2
Conditions Affecting Children's Health
• Common Chronic Diseases & Medical Conditions
• Allergies & Asthma
• Diabetes
• Eczema
• Lead Poisoning
• Seizure Disorders
• Sickle Cell Anemia
• The Infectious Process
• Environmental Controls
• Communicable Illness
• Stages of Illness
• Control Measures
• Identification and Management
• Common Communicable Illnesses
Child Health, Safety and Nutrition - Module 3
Safety for the Young Child - Part 1
• Creating Quality Environments
• Locating Quality Programs
• Licensing
• Features of Quality Programs
• Guidelines for Safe Environments
• Safety Management
• Unintentional Injury
• Risk Management
• Principles and Preventive Measures
• Implementing Safety Practices
• Legal Implication
Child Health, Safety and Nutrition - Module 4
Safety for the Young Child - Part 2
• Management of Injuries
• Management of Acute Illness
• Emergency Care vs. First Aid
• Life-threatening Conditions
• Non-life-threatening Conditions
• Maltreatment of Children
• Abuse and Neglect
• Historical Developments
• Discipline vs. Punishment
• Reporting Laws
• Protective Measures for Programs and Teachers
• The Dynamics of Abuse and Neglect
• The Role of the Teacher
• Family Involvement in Health and Safety Education
• Effective Instructional Design
Child Health, Safety and Nutrition - Module 5
Foods and Nutrients: Basic Concepts
• Nutritional Guidelines
• Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
• Dietary Guidelines for Americans
• The Food Guide Pyramid
• Nutritional Labeling
• Nutrients that Provide Energy
• Carbohydrates as Energy Sources
• Fats as Energy Sources
• Proteins as Energy Sources
• Nutrients that Promote Growth of Body Tissues
• Proteins for Growth
• Minerals for Growth
• The Role of Water & Vitamins
• Nutrients that Regulate Body Functions
• Vitamins & Minerals as Regulators
• Proteins as Regulators
• Water as Regulator
Child Health, Safety and Nutrition - Module 6
Nutrition and the Young Child
• Infant Feeding
• Profile of an Infant
• Meeting Nutritional Needs of the Infant
• Feeding Time for the Infant
• Introducing Semi-Solid Foods
• Feeding Toddlers and Young Children
• Profile of Toddlers, Preschoolers
• The Challenge of Feeding a Toddler
• As the Toddler Becomes a Preschooler
• Healthy Eating Habits
• Health Problems Relating to Eating Habits
• Planning and Serving Nutritious Meals
• Meal Planning & Writing Menus
• Nutritious Snacks
• Serving Meals & Menus on a Budget
• Food Safety Depends on Sanitation
• Food-Borne Illnesses
• Conditions for Bacterial Growth
• Nutrition Education Concepts & Activities
Teacher’s Aide Module 1
Understanding Public Schools
• Understanding the Diversity of a Nation
• Impact of History on Education
• The Purposes of the Curriculum
• Day-to-Day Work of Teachers and Paraprofessionals
• The No Child Left Behind Act
• Issues in Classroom Management
• Classroom as Community
• Responses to Classroom Disruptions
• Classroom Management in Diverse Classroom Settings
• Students’ Perspectives on Management
• Students with Exceptionalities
• English Language Learners
• Language Diversity in the Classroom
Teacher’s Aide Module 2
Developing as a Paraprofessional
• Law and Ethics in Education
• Effective Communication as an Educational Team Member
• Building Effective Mentoring Relationships
• Language to Reduce Stressful Situations
• Communicating with Parents and Caregivers
• Tips for Written Communication
• Effective Instructional Strategies
• Life in Classrooms
• Developmental Differences Among Learners
• Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners
• Professional Development
• Developing as a Paraprofessional
Teacher’s Aide Module 3
Basic Math
• Addition and Subtraction
• Multiplication and Division
• Order of Operations
• Variables and Distributive Property
• Integers
• Fractions
• Exponents
• Square Roots and Irrational Numbers
• Decimals
• Expressions and Equations
• Rounding and Estimating
• Prime Numbering and Factoring
Teacher’s Aide Module 4
Geometry and Pre-Algebra
• Ratios and Proportions
• Percents
• Mark-up and Discount
• Solving and Graphing Inequalities
• Linear Functions and Graphs
• Relations and Functions
• Slope and Intercepts
• Algebra and Geometry
• Polygons
• Midpoint
• Right Triangles and Pythagorean Theory
• Distance Formula
• Monomials and Polynomials
• Word Problems
Teacher’s Aide Module 5
English Grammar
• Nouns and Pronouns
• Adjectives and Adverbs
• Verbs and Verb Phrases
• Sentence Structure
• Verb Forms
• Simple and Perfect Tenses
• The Passive Voice
• Mood and the Subjunctive
• Irregular Verbs
• Spelling Rules
• Vocabulary
• Diction
Teacher’s Aide Module 6
English Composition
• Capitalization and Punctuation
• Commas
• Quotation Marks
• Parentheses
• Hyphens
• The Writing Process
• Creating a Thesis Statement
• Organization
• Editing and Revising
• Types of Essays
• Research and Citation
• Most Common Errors
• Fragments and Run-Ons
• Pronoun Errors
• Spelling Errors
Classroom Management Secrets Problems Module 1
Creating a Positive Learning Environment
• The Classroom Management Secret
• The Biggest First Day of School You Can Make
• How to Teach Your Classroom Management Plan
• Classroom Management and the Power of Your Personality
• How Your Classroom Environment Can Improve Behavior
Classroom Management Secrets Module 2
How to Manage Difficult Students and Conflicts
• Why You Need to Draw a Line in the Sand with Difficult Students
• Why You Shouldn’t Ask Misbehaving Students to Explain Themselves
• Soul-Searching Things to Say to Difficult Students
• Ways to Build Rapport With Difficult Students
• How to Handle Student Drama
Classroom Management Secrets Module 3
Improving Intrinsic Motivation
• Why Reminders Make Classroom Management More Difficult
• Simple ways to Improve Listening
• Things Teachers Do to Cause Boredom
• Ways to Capture Students’ Attention
• How to Fuel Your Students’ Intrinsic Motivation
Classroom Management Secrets Module 4
Restarting Your Classroom Management Plan
• What to Do When You Realize You Have Lost Control of Your Classroom
• How to Press the "Restart" Button on Classroom Management
• Improving Classroom Management By Doing Less
• Why You Should Never, Ever Yell at Students
• Ways to Be a Calmer, More Effective Teacher
Discover a Career as a Teaching Assistant Module 1 Chapters 1 - 2
Paraprofessionals
• Educational Collaboration
• Professionalism in the Classroom
• Building Effective Relationships
• Effective Communication
• Language to Reduce Stressful Situations
Discover a Career as a Teaching Assistant Module 2 Chapters 3 - 4
Diverse Classrooms and Learners
• Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners
• Working with Children with Disabilities
• Language Diversity in the Classroom
• Effective Instructional Strategies
• Working One-on-One with Students
Discover a Career as a Teaching Assistant Module 3 Chapters 5 - 6
Behavior Management
• Classroom Rules
• Encourage Good Choices and Decision Making
• Discipline
• Proper Supervision
• Student Safety
Discover a Career as a Teaching Assistant Module 4 Chapters 7 - 8
School Duties
• Bus, Breakfast and Lunch Duty
• Car Riders and Lines
• School PTA
• Student Clubs
• Standardized Exams
SMARTBoard Training Module 1
Getting Started with Your SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard
• Exploring the Interactive Whiteboard
• Introducing the Interactive Whiteboard Tools
• Setting Up Your SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard
• Configuring Your SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard and Components
• Performing Basic Tasks With Your SMART Board
SMARTBoard Training Module 2
Creating Lessons and Presentations with SMART Notebook Collaborative Learning Software
• Exploring and Working with SMART Notebook Files
• Creating and Working with SMART Notebook Pages
• Creating and Working with Objects
• Adding Your Own Content to SMART Notebook Pages
• Using Content from SMART Resources
SMARTBoard Training Module 3
Adding Interactive Tools and Collaborating Activities to Create Lessons or Presentations
• Displaying Files in Different Views
• Using Presentation Tools
• Adding Multimedia to Your Lesson or Presentation
• Conferencing Tools
• SMART Meeting Pro Software
SMARTBoard Training Module 4
Putting It All Together
• Accessories
• Hints, Tips, and Shortcuts
• Ways to Involve Your Audience
• Resources
• Troubleshooting
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