Supporting students with additional learning needs in primary, secondary and special development schools.
This program will equip you with the skills and knowledge to support students who have additional learning needs to access the curriculum and will assist you to work in an Education Support role (Integration Aide / Teacher Aide position). The Professional Certificate of Education Support has been delivered for two decades by highly experienced educators. It is a well-recognised program in Victorian schools.
- Historical and current perspectives on educating students with additional learning needs
- The roles, responsibilities and work conditions of Education Support Staff - Integration Aides/Teacher Aides and an understanding of the process of seeking and applying for employment in schools
- Understanding individual learning styles
- Working as a member of a team with students, families and staff members
- Understanding and supporting the learning needs of students with:
- Intellectual disabilities
- Learning disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Physical disabilities
- Communication difficulties
- Sensory impairment
- Challenging behaviours
- Teaching and Learning
- Engaging students in learning; Stages of Learning
- Curriculum and the development of Individual Learning Plans.
- Intellectual disabilities
- Learning disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Physical disabilities
- Communication difficulties
- Sensory impairment
- Challenging behaviours