Educational Support

Description: This course introduces students to the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills needed for academic and workplace success. Students will analyse a variety of texts and apply the steps of planning, writing, and revising to produce writing that meets the expectations of selected audiences and purposes. The course prepares students for college-level writing tasks, research, and documentation by asking them to produce clear, informed, and purposeful documents relevant to both academic and professional contexts.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at Conestoga College. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the Conestoga learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the Conestoga community through co-curricular learning opportunities.

• Hours: 1
• Credits: 0
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: Through a lens of professional relationship building and communication, students will examine the roles and responsibilities of the Educational Assistant as a member of the multi-disciplinary educational team. Students will review and discuss how provincial legislation and school board policies, procedures, and protocols relate to the responsibilities of this role. In addition, they will review and develop strategies for creating inclusive environments that contribute to safe, caring, and secure educational settings for children and youth.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This course introduces students to human development theories, covering concepts of child and youth development related to social, physical, emotional, psychosocial, and communication domains. The contribution of theorists and research will be examined as they relate to practices in supporting student learning. Students will explore the concepts and theories of educational psychology that have been influential in creating supportive teaching methods and educational practices and will differentiate learning opportunities for varying developmental levels and ages of students.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course will introduce students to categories of exceptionalities in educational settings associated with behavioural, communicational, intellectual, physical, and multiple exceptionalities. Students will review, describe and compare characteristics of a range of exceptionalities related to each of the categories. They will discuss how assistive technologies and daily living aides support student learning and independence.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

This course will prepare students to participate in field placement. In addition to guiding students through the placement requirement process, they will be introduced to the day-to-day activities of the practice of Educational Assistants. Elements of a cohesive classroom, developing professional communication skills, and strategies to establish positive relationships in educational settings are emphasized through class experiences. With a view to supporting learners with exceptionalities, students will be introduced to trauma-informed practice and issues that impact student learning.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course focuses on developing awareness and skills for the student to safely manage and conduct him or herself within a variety of employment settings. Through the units of the course, participants will have the opportunity to enhance their understanding and knowledge of general Health and Safety guidelines, including WHMIS, Fire Safety and Workplace Violence. The unit on Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act will instruct the student on the requirements for Accessible Customer Service and Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulations. General information on Safe Driving, Privacy of Information and Hand Washing will be addressed as well. The course also provides participants with critical information regarding their insurance coverage (WSIB or other) while employed. As well as guidelines to follow in the event of an injury. Participants will receive a printable Record of Completion upon successful conclusion of this course, in order to demonstrate awareness of safe working practices to their employers.

• Hours: 14
• Credits: 1
• Pre-Requisites:
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.