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There are a number of teacher’s aide jobs that directly assist teachers, administrators, and instructors that are vital to the successful education of students of all ages and skill levels. A teacher’s aide is an indispensable individual who performs a number of teacher’s aide jobs such as providing instructional and clerical support to classroom teachers, meeting with parents, supervising children, and/or helping teachers set up for special projects. Our Teacher’s Aide course will provide you with a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a paraprofessional in a classroom setting.
Prerequisite(s): None
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify effective instructional techniques used in a learning environment
- Recall techniques for developing as a paraprofessional, such proper communication skills and professional ethics
- Define the responsibilities of a paraprofessional and recognize day to day tasks
- Recognize methods for supporting basic math and pre-algebra skills
- List methods for supporting primary English language and composition skills
Teacher’s Aide Module 1
Effective Instruction for the Paraprofessional
- Attributes Required of Paraprofessionals
- Nature of the Work
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Instructional Supervision
- Effective Instruction and Curriculum
- Student Abilities
- How Do I Know if Students Are Learning?
- Effective Instruction Cycle
- Guided Learning
Teacher’s Aide Module 2
Instruction in the Learning Environment
- Monitoring Instructional Effectiveness
- Relationship Between Teacher Behavior and Student Outcomes
- Making Progress Toward Student Goals
- Appropriate Feedback
- Organization and Management of the Learning Environment
- Selecting Curriculum
- Achievement Standards and Testing
- Learner Characteristics
- Metacognition and Learning Styles
- Culture, Ethnicity and Diversity
- Social Influences
Teacher’s Aide Module 3
Student Behavior and Classroom Management
- Effective Instruction and Its Influence on Behavior
- Setting, Teaching and Adhering to Classroom Rules
- Classroom Routines and Procedures
- Recognizing and Rewarding Appropriate Behaviors
- Praise
- Dealing with Inappropriate Behaviors
- Increasing Academic Learning Time
- Transitions
- Methods for Observation and Recording
Teacher’s Aide Module 4
Professionalism
- Laws and Regulations Affecting Paraprofessionals’ Roles
- Education at the National Level
- State Regulations for Paraprofessionals
- Classroom Level Regulations
- Professional Behavior
- Ethics
- Communication and Conflict Resolution
- Evaluation of Students
- Evaluation of Adults
- Paraprofessional Reflection
- Improvement Goals
Teacher’s Aide Module 5
Basic Math and Pre-Algebra
- Counting Numbers
- Integers
- Rational Numbers
- Real Numbers
- Place Value
- Addition
- Subtraction
- Multiplication
- Division
- Exponents
- Square Roots
- Absolute Value
- Fractions
- Decimals
- Percents
Teacher’s Aide Module 6
Picturing and Measuring
- Scientific Notation
- Measurements
- Graphs
- Statistics
- Geometry
- Word Problems
- Performing Operations with Sets
- Algebraic Expressions
Teacher’s Aide Module 7
Grammar Basics
- Nouns
- Determiners
- Quantifiers
- Adjectives
- Adverbs
- Verbs
- Verb Tenses
- Prepositions
- Sentences and Punctuation
- Usage and Style
- The Paragraph
Teacher’s Aide Module 8
Writing in Your Everyday Life
- Writing for School
- Writing for Work
- Writing for Social Situations
- Getting Creative
- Digital World
- Cheat Sheets
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.
The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!
Upon successful completion this course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position in the field and 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.**
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player
