Certificate of Education Integration Aide Course 2011
General information
The enrolment of children with disabilities in local rather than specialist schools continues to increase. Integration Aides and Teacher Aides play an important role in supporting teachers and schools to implement inclusive approaches to education.
This course is offered for those who wish to increase their understanding of, and involvement with, children with disabilities. Participants in the course will come from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. They may already be working as Integration or Teacher Aides in a range of settings. Others may be parents or care givers of children with disabilities or those who want to gain employment as Aides
This course develops strong knowledge and skills about inclusive learning practices for children with disabilities. The course develops understanding about a wide range of disabilities and their impact upon learning and social development. Participants become skilled in the practices and processes needed to support the broad development of children with disabilities.
All sessions involve active and cooperative learning conducted in a supportive learning environment based on adult learning principles.
Aims
- To further develop understanding about children with disabilities and the range of their needs in school and community settings.
- To enhance skills in assisting teachers to implement inclusive education practices.
- To enhance knowledge and skills in the employment roles of Integration and Teacher Aide positions.
- To increase understanding of the current state-wide curriculum and education sector initiatives.
Course topics
Topics covered in the course include
- Attitudes towards disability
- Specific kinds of disability
- Impact of disabilities upon learning and social development
- Childhood development and learning styles
- Current initiatives in the state-wide curriculum (VELS)
- Inclusive learning and teaching strategies
- ITC in the schooling context
- Behaviour management strategies
- Working in Professional teams
- Applying for Aide positions
- If you wish to register your interest in our next course please - Email: (click the link) Heather Raux or Phone: 03 9244 6401 with your contact and email details.
Course Dates - 2011 / 2012
Burwood - 2012Location - Burwood Campus (Over 6 Days)Times - 9:00am to 4:00pmDatesCOURSE 1 - FebruaryThursday 16, Friday 17, Saturday 18, Thursday 23, Friday 24, Saturday 25 COURSE 2 - April / MayFriday 20, Saturday 21, Friday 27, Saturday 28, Friday 4, Saturday 5
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Geelong - 2012Location - Geelong Waterfront Campus (Over 15 Weeks)Times - 5:30pm to 8:30pmDates - TuesdaysFebruary 28, March 6, 13, 20 & 27, April 10, 17 & 24, May 8, 15, 22 & 29, June 5 & 12
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Warrnambool - 2011Location- Warrnambool Campus (Over 6 days) - NovemberDatesWednesday 2, Thursday 3, Friday 4, Monday 21, Tuesday 22, Wednesday 23 Time: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
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Registration
Registration form - Warrnambool
Registration form 2012 - Geelong Waterfront Campus
Registration form 2012 - Burwood Campus
Course fees
Course fees - $700
To book a place in the course please complete the application form with your full payment of $700 and post, fax or email, details are on the application form.
Refund and withdrawal
To be eligible for a full refund, application to withdraw from the course must be received at least (5) five working days prior to course commencement. Participants withdrawing after the course has commenced are obliged to pay a $100 administration fee.
Cancellation of courses
Deakin University maintains the right to cancel the course if minimum numbers are not obtained for the course, participants will be notified before class commencement and any payments made will be refunded in full.Requirements
No prerequisites are required for this course. Participants must attend all sessions unless exceptional circumstances are demonstrated. Practical assessment tasks are set with optional format presentation.
Certificates
On completion of this course, a Certificate of Education will be awarded.
This course has been accredited for Credit for Prior Learning in the School of Education at Deakin University. However additional assessment tasks and application procedure are required after the successful completion of the course. Further information will be supplied upon application. Please note that an additional cost will be incurred.
For further information
See: frequently asked questionsContact: Heather Raux on 03 9244 6401
