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Our online Teacher’s Aide Specialist Program will help you to become that indispensable individual while focusing on the many milestones associated with Early Childhood Development.
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
Early Childhood Development
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Recall theories and perspectives on child development
- Identify features of genetics, prenatal development, and birth
- Recognize characteristics of development in newborns, infants, and toddlers
- Discuss components of development in preschool age children
- Recall aspects of development in primary age children
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.**
Early Childhood Development
Early Childhood Development Module 1
Studying Early Childhood Development
- What is Early Childhood Development?
- Western Perspectives on Childhood
- Interactions with Children
- Curriculum Planning
- Observing Children and Identifying Special needs
- Understanding and Appreciating Diversity
- Advocacy and Shaping of Public Policy
Early Childhood Development Module 2
Research and Assessment
- Early Child Study
- Correlational Studies
- Experimental Studies
- Qualitative/Ethnographic Studies
- Assessment and Accountability Movement
- Summative Assessment
- Formative Assessment
- Assessment to Identify Disabilities
Early Childhood Development Module 3
Theories of Child Development
- Maturationist Theory
- Behaviorist Theory
- Psychoanalytic Theory
- Cognitive-Developmental Theory
- Neo-Piagetian Theories
- Sociocultural Theory
- Information Processing Theory
- Ecological Systems Theory
- Neuroscience and Theories of Development
Early Childhood Development Module 4
Genetics, Prenatal Development, and Birth
- Genes and Chromosomes
- Hereditary Diseases
- Genetics from a Multicultural Perspective
- Prenatal Development
- Teen Pregnancy
- Childbirth
- Western Childbirth Procedures
Early Childhood Development Module 5
The Newborn
- Physical Characteristics of Newborns
- Newborn Psychological States
- Sleeping and Waking Activity States
- Crying
- Breastfeeding
- Reflexes
- Newborns with Special Needs
- Genetic Disorders
- Environmental Risk Factors
- Poor Health Status and Prematurity
- Protecting the Newborn Brain
Early Childhood Development Module 6
Physical and Cognitive Development of Infants and Toddlers
- Physical Growth and Motor Development
- Motor Abilities
- Self-Care Skills
- Perceptual Development of Infants and Toddlers
- Brain Growth of Infants and Toddlers
- Visual and Hearing Impairments
- Infant and Toddler Obesity
Early Childhood Development Module 7
Language, Social, and Emotional Development of Infants and Toddlers
- Receptive Communication
- Productive Communication
- First Words
- Two-Word Utterances
- Infant and Toddler Literacy
- Trust and Attachment
- Autonomy of Toddlers
- Temperament
- Early Emotions
- Relationships and Egocentrism
Early Childhood Development Module 8
Physical, Motor, and Cognitive Development in Preschool Years
- Gross Motor Development
- Motor Play and Culture
- Body-Brain Connection
- Fine Motor Development
- Artistic Development
- Gender and Motor Development
- Piaget’s Theory
- Vygotsky’s Perspective on Cognitive Development
- Information Processing
- Academic Skills and Assessment
Early Childhood Development Module 9
Language, Social, and Emotional Development in Preschool Years
- Sociodramatic Play
- Facilitating the Play
- First and Second Language Acquisition
- Literacy Development
- Emotional Growth
- Peer Status and Friendships
- Culture and Prosocial Behaviors
- Sources of Variation in Social Competence
Early Childhood Development Module 10
Physical, Motor, and Cognitive Development in Primary Years
- Physical Appearance and Stature
- Poverty and Health Status
- Motor Play and Culture
- Modern Threats to Play
- Schools Across Cultures
- Intelligence
- Culture and Traditional School Subjects
- Critique of Traditional Theories
- Metacognitive
- Culture and School Success
Early Childhood Development Module 11
Language, Social, and Emotional Development in Primary Years
- First and Second Language Acquisition
- Writing in the Primary Years
- Reading Development
- Literacy and Culture
- Sense of Competence
- Types of Self-Esteem
- Early Identity Formation
- Peer Relationships
- Moral Development
Early Childhood Development Module 12
Parents, Families, and Children
- Types of Families
- Family Members Who Influence Children’s Development
- Parent Beliefs About Child Development
- Parenting Styles
- Adult-Child Interactions
- Risk and Protective Factors
**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
