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Create Positive and Inclusive Learning Environments

This certificate is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, interpersonal skills, and practical skills to support students with exceptional needs in one-on-one and small group settings. Students will focus on understanding children's exceptional needs and the importance of providing effective social and instructional accommodations that support an inclusive learning environment. In addition to a classroom-based practicum, a blend of online and evening/weekend in-person classes allows students to work in the field while they learn.

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Educational assistants are often part of multidisciplinary support teams in kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms, daycares, preschools, and private schools.

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Formerly RP1102 Students are introduced to the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis and to the wide variety of situations in which a behavioural approach can be useful. The course provides students with knowledge and practice of basic assessment skills essential to a behavioural approach.

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This course develops knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for educational assistants to perform their roles and responsibilities as members of an instructional team. Students are equipped to function effectively and professionally in a wide variety of educational settings from kindergarten through senior high school. Students will have the opportunity to integrate the skills and knowledge learned in their courses with practical experience in classroom environments.
Note: Students are responsible for securing a placement to complete the 45 hour practicum component in a school environment.

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The course provides students with the tools needed to design, apply and evaluate both simple behaviour change and behaviourally based instructional programs. These strategies are applied to helping people develop skills needed to improve the quality of their lives and, more specifically, to improve their participation as members of their communities.

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