Education Database Online

Learning Strategies Identifying and implementing a successful study method; planning when, where, and how you'll study; creating effective and efficient study tools; using study tools to improve chances for success Introduction to the Teacher Aide Program The structure of public and private schools; functions performed by teacher aides; introduction to the specialized jobs held by teacher aides.

Skills for the Effective Teacher Aide Basic communications skills needed by teacher aides; personal qualities found in teacher aides. Child Development and Human Behavior Normal growth and development of a child; the development of non-adaptive behaviors including aggression, anxiety and depression.

How Children Learn The different ways in which children learn; relationships between learning and language. Enhancing Children's Self-Esteem Self-esteem defined and explained; its importance and origin; how teacher aides can help self-esteem now.

Classroom Management Techniques Managing the classroom in a learning situation; group dynamics; rewarding good behavior; role of the teacher aide in managing the classroom. An Overview of Teaching Techniques Major instructional techniques; the role of the instructional aide and the different ways the instructional aide can assist the teacher. Student Supervision Monitoring students; proctoring tests and exams; nonclassroom responsibilities; arranging the classroom environment

Curriculum Content Discussion of curriculum content for preschool, kindergarten primary grades, intermediate grades, middle school, junior high school, and senior high school. Instructional Resources: Their Preparation and Use Copy machines; overhead projectors; videocassette projectors; preparing and locating instructional materials; identifying resource people. Technology in the Classroom Role of technology in the classroom; different ways computers are used in the schools; interactive technology; the Internet; the future of technology in the schools.

Language and Other Barriers Helping students who do not speak English; unique teacher aide responsibilities; acceptance of differences in culture, ability, and gender-related activity. The Teacher Aide in the Special Education Program Overview of the federal, special education laws, and the handicapping conditions of mildly, moderately, and severely handicapped students. The Teacher Aide in the Early Childhood Education Program and in the After-School Day Care Program The beginnings of early childhood programs; curriculum; promoting positive behavior; after-school care including environment, extra-curricular projects and sports activities. Learning Aids: • Poison Control Slide Guide • Themes with a Difference

Children, Families, and Society Family, school, and community; divorce; child custody; violence; single-parent homes; legal rights and responsibilities for teacher aides. Helping Abused Children Definition of child abuse; recognizing signs of various forms; reporting and follow up. Work Experience Option

What is a paraeducator; the roles of the paraeducator; requirements for becoming a paraeducator; constructing an education philosophy; workplace ethics and conduct.

The concept of cultural diversity as applied to education; ways to overcome personal biases and stereotypes; major laws governing the education of ESL students; strategies for working with children and families of different cultures.

Brain-based learning; the twelve design principles of brain-based learning; collaborative teaching; findings in the 20/20/20 Wisconsin Research; elements of good paraeducator practice.

The needs of children; stages of prenatal development; normal growth patterns in children; signs of developmental problems; theories of child and language development; emotional and moral development; humor.

Preparing the classroom environment; maintaining order and safety; approaching, working and communicating with children; the preschool curriculum; activities for toddlers and infants; routine activities.

Identifying children's interests; writing activity plans; using various materials in subject-matter activities; evaluating your activity planning.

The reasons for games; how to group for games; preparing games; making games fun; setting up the game environment; gathering materials for games and learning centers.

Federal and state laws as they relate to children with special needs; the signs of a child with special needs; categories of special needs; working with children with special needs and their parents; future trends for the special education paraeducator.

Know your students; create limits and enforce them; anticipate and prevent inappropriate behavior; consequences; handling confrontations; strategies for maintaining order; positive reinforcement.

Physically organizing and arranging a classroom; handling, filing and storing paperwork; keeping daily records, counts and forms; managing your time; setting up classroom procedures.

Your rights as a paraeducator; pursuing professional development; understanding school or center policies for paraeducators; record-keeping and personnel files; your professional review.