Integration Aide / Teacher Aide (Certificate of Education)

Registration:

Integration Aide / Teacher Aide Registration registration form (pdf 46Kb or doc 223kb)

Dates and Venues for 2010

Cost:

$915
$825 concession for healthcare card holders

Course Length:

Day classes are six hours per day over eight days (9.00am - 3.30pm). Evening classes are two three hour sessions per week over eight weeks (5.30 - 8.30pm). The course held at the Brunswick venue shall be eight hours per day over six days (8.00am – 5.00pm).

Recognition:

The Certificate is recognised by the Faculty of Education to the value of six credit points at undergraduate level.

Prerequisites:

There are no formal prerequisites for this course, however, it is essential that each participant possesses a satisfactory level of English written and communication skills, to enable them to complete the assessment tasks. Participants are also expected to have basic computer skills to support their learning.

Assessment:

Journal
Class participation. Minimum class attendance required (check with presenter)
2 written assignments

About the course

The course aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to support students who have additional learning needs to access the curriculum.

Topics covered include:

• Historical and current perspectives on educating students with additional learning needs
• The roles, responsibilities and work conditions of an Integration Aide / Teacher Aide and an understanding of the process of seeking and applying for employment in schools;
• Understanding individual learning styles
• Working as part of a team with students, families and staff members
• Understanding and supporting the learning needs of students with:
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Communication Difficulties
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Challenging Behaviours
• Teaching and Learning
  • Literacy
  • Numeracy
• Engaging students in learning; Stages of Learning
• Curriculum and the development of Individual Learning Plans.