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Our online Teacher’s Aide Associate Program will help you to become that indispensable individual while focusing on the many milestones children have as they go from childhood to adolescence and develop into young adults.
Teacher's Aide
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
Child & Adolescent Development
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify historical and current perspectives of child development as well as various research methods
- Recall the basics of genetic foundations as well as stages of development from conception to birth
- Recognize the elements of physical development and ways to stay healthy
- List theories of intelligence, cognitive and language development, as well as steps for information processing
- Define the processes for the development of emotions, moral development, attachment, development of gender and play
Teacher's Aide
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.**
Child & Adolescent Development
Child & Adolescent Development Module 1
Introduction to Child Development
- Domains and Periods of Development
- Historical Development
- Theoretical Foundations
- Psychoanalytic Perspective
- Psychosocial Development
- Learning Theory
- Cognitive Perspective
- Contextual Perspective
- Biological Perspective
- Dynamic Systems Perspective
Child & Adolescent Development Module 2
Understanding the Issues: Child Development Research
- Issues in Development
- Nature and Nurture
- Child Development Research
- Research Methods
- Correlational Research
- Experimental Method
- Developmental Research Designs
- Longitudinal and Cross-Sectional Study
- Challenging Conclusions
Child & Adolescent Development Module 3
Genetics, Conception and Prenatal Development
- Genetic Foundations
- Types of Genes
- Genetic Abnormalities
- Conception and Pregnancy
- Fetal Period
- Prenatal Influences
- Prenatal Tests
- Infertility and Reproductive Choices
- Adoption
Child & Adolescent Development Module 4
Birth and the Newborn
- Variations in Birthing Practices
- Delivery Options
- Stages of Childbirth
- Newborn Assessment
- Pre-term and Low Birth Weight
- Early Infant Care
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Infant States of Arousal
- Infant Perception
Child & Adolescent Development Module 5
Physical Development
- General Patterns of Growth
- Neuropsychology
- Brain Development
- Increased Complexity in Neural Organization
- Maturation
- Bowel and Bladder Control
- Physical Disabilities
- Vision and Speech
- Puberty
Child & Adolescent Development Module 6
Health and Safety
- Mortality and Prevention Efforts
- Safety in Childhood and Adolescence
- Illnesses
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Nutrition and Activity
- Malnutrition
- Overweight and Obesity in Childhood
- Eating Disorders
Child & Adolescent Development Module 7
Cognitive Development
- Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory
- Stages of Cognitive Development
- Evaluation of Theory
- Sociocultural Theory
- Social Constructivism
- Zone of Proximal Development
- Scaffolding
- Learning in Context
Child & Adolescent Development Module 8
Cognitive Development: Information Processing
- Information-Processing Approach
- Memory Systems
- Fuzzy Trace Theory
- Memory Development Through Childhood
- Attention
- Executive Function
- Cognitive Development in the Classroom
- Metacognition
Child & Adolescent Development Module 9
Language Development
- Theories of Language Development
- Learning Theory
- Language Development and the Brain
- Fundamentals of Language Production
- Oral Communication
- Receptive Language
- Language Development in Middle Childhood and Adolescence
- The Role of Speech in Cognition
- Literacy Skills
Child & Adolescent Development Module 10
Intelligence and Developmental Disabilities in Education
- Intelligence: Nature and Nurture
- Traditional Intelligence Testing
- Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory
- Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences
- Extremes of Intelligence
- Intellectual Disability
- Gifted and Talented
- Developmental Disabilities and Education
- Learning Disabilities
Child & Adolescent Development Module 11
The Developing Personality: Emotions and Temperament
- Development of Emotions
- Positive Emotions
- Negative Emotions
- Social Referencing
- Empathy
- Emotional Regulation
- Temperament
- Infant Temperament
- Depression
Child & Adolescent Development Module 12
The Self and Moral Development
- Foundations: Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development
- Expansion of Erikson’s Theory
- Development of Self
- Self-Awareness
- Self-Concept and Self-Esteem
- Ethnic Identity
- Lawrence Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development
- Carol Gilligan’s Approach
Child & Adolescent Development Module 13
Attachment, Parenting and Families
- Attachment
- Parenting
- Cultural and Contextual Variations in Parenting and Discipline
- Spanking
- Physical Punishment
- Child Maltreatment and Abuse
- Family and Home Environment
- Secular Changes
- Blended Families
Child & Adolescent Development Module 14
Gender and Sexuality
- Development of Gender
- Physical Activity of Boys and Girls in Childhood
- Differences in School Achievement and Learning
- Romantic Relationships and LGBT Teens
- Psychological Effects of Puberty
- Sex
- Sexually Transmitted Infections
- A Global Perspective
Child & Adolescent Development Module 15
Play, Peers, School and Media
- Preschool
- High/Scope Perry Preschool Project
- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
- Play
- Friendships and Peer Groups
- Peer Acceptance
- Bullying
- Substance Abuse
- Media and the Internet
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
All course materials included.
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.
Note: This course is not affiliated with, nor has it been endorsed by ETS.
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
