Advanced Certificate in Teachers Aide

Summary

The Advanced Certificate in Teacher’s Aide is an all-encompassing program that establishes a solid foundation for a gratifying career in educational assistance. It focuses on developing your skills to foster dynamic and effective learning environments. In this course, will learn innovative methods to deliver captivating lessons, spark students’ curiosity, and build a supportive classroom atmosphere. It also covers a range of educational strategies, including adapting to different learning styles and managing diverse behavioural challenges.

Course Outline

Students will undertake seven key modules made up of 62 lessons.

Module 1: Classroom Delivery Skills (100 Hours)

In this module you will explore practical and important skills required to have a successful teaching-learning experience within a classroom environment. Discover strategies to help improve a student’s ability to listen, while at the same time exploring ways to better your communication delivery to optimise learning. Learn how to motivate and engage students by fostering their unique differences and adapting your teaching style accordingly.

Module 2: Educational Psychology (100 Hours)

Educational psychology explores how human beings develop in terms of language, memory and learning processes. In this module, you will learn how to apply this educational psychology to various learning environments to get the best out of your students and enhance your teacher-student relationships. You will explore different approaches to teaching and learning and their benefits or disadvantages in different situations. Gain a better understanding of the various theories of development and learning, to ensure the lessons you design are effective and successful.

Module 3: Child and Adolescent Mental Health (100 Hours)

In this module, you will learn about mental health problems in childhood, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, tic disorders and problems associated with brain disease or injury, environmental factors, abuse and neglect. As an introductory module, it provides a solid foundation to the scope of common child and adolescent mental health disorders and how to identify them.

Module 4: Child Psychology (100 Hours)

This module aims to deliver an introduction into child psychology, where you will discover how infants and children develop (socially, cognitively, sexually, morally), how they acquire language, and different types of learning. You will hone your critical thinking skills, learn how to make observations of behaviour seen in children, and ways to analyse information to encourage you to approach scenarios from a different perspective.

This module will cover a range of topics; from discovering how parenting styles can influence childhood behaviour, to what age you can expect children to start speaking, to learning how much of a child’s behaviour is due to genetics and understanding how children learn in different ways.

Module 5: Time Management (100 Hours)

This module explores the nature and scope of time management, identifying common obstacles and equipping you with effective strategies to overcome them. It includes an in-depth look at various time management assessment tools, helping you to understand and prioritize tasks more effectively.

Additionally, this module delves into techniques for maintaining productivity, including the principles of effective delegation. It also covers a range of other time management tools designed to enhance efficiency in an educational setting. By the end of this module, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to manage time effectively, a crucial skill for any teacher’s aide.

Module 6: Anxiety Management (100 Hours)

Delve into understanding the complexities of anxiety and panic disorders. It explores the nature and definition of these disorders, providing a thorough understanding of their impact on individuals. This module offers valuable insights into creating effective anxiety management plans, addressing specific conditions like social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder with agoraphobia. It also covers strategies for managing environmental factors that exacerbate anxiety and panic. Additionally, it includes a research project focused on anxiety management, allowing for deeper exploration and practical application of knowledge gained.

Module 7: Neurodiversity (100 Hours)

The Neurodiversity module provides an extensive exploration of neurodiversity across different life stages, from childhood through to adulthood. It examines the unique aspects of neurodiversity in childhood and adolescence and its implications in adult life, particularly in relationships, education, and the workplace. It offers insights into the challenges and strengths of neurodivergent individuals and how to effectively support them in various settings. It also addresses counselling techniques tailored for neurodivergent individuals, emphasizing the importance of understanding and embracing neurodiversity in society.

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Assessment

Assessments are an important part of your study journey as they help ensure you stay on track and meet the learning objectives of each lesson before moving onto the next. They also help your student support advisor and mentors identify where any further support may be required, so that you get the most out of your course. You will learn via various methods; a combination of reading, undertaking research and watching videos. Assessments might include case studies, quizzes, and written assessments.

Approval & Recognition

The Learning Group is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association which recognises quality and excellence in education providers in tertiary education.

Who will this course interest?

This course may be of interest to people working, or aspiring to work in or as:

› Music Teacher
› School Environment
› Teacher’s Aide
› Teacher’s Assistant
› Teacher in Extracurricular Activity (such as Drama, Sport)
› Youth Leader

If you have a specific job in mind, it is important that you research exactly what is required before enrolling in a course. Different roles will require different skills, qualifications and recognition. If you are unsure, one of our course consultants will be able to help you with this.

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