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Professional Certificate in Teacher's Aide

Equip the Professional Skills to Start a Rewarding Career as a Teacher’s Aide

Are you looking to advance your skills as a teacher's aide or start a career in education assistance, making a meaningful impact on young minds? Imagine the difference you could make by gaining knowledge in classroom delivery skills, educational psychology, child and adolescent mental health, child psychology and time management. The Professional Certificate in Teacher’s Aide is your tailored pathway to becoming an indispensable educational support professional in Australia.

Start Date

Start Anytime

Duration

Self-paced. Approximately 500 hours to complete the course, which has five key modules made up of 45 lessons.

Delivery

Flexible, online, self-paced learning with dedicated mentor support.

Course Overview

Course Modules

Module 1: Classroom Delivery Skills

Interpersonal Communication in Education
Listening Skills
Understanding Motivation
Motivational factors
Applying Motivation to Education
Stress Management
Conflict Management
Mediation and Negotiation

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

Introduction -Development and Learning Theory
Behavioural Learning
Information Processing
Memory Retention and Loss
Individual Needs
Constructivist Learning
Motivation

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

Nature and Scope of Mental Health
Childhood Depression
Anxiety Disorders
Tic Disorders
Brain Disorders (Injury and Disease)
Other Disorders
Environmental Problems
Problems of Adolescence
Holistic and Alternative Approaches to Treatment
Special Project

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

Introduction to Child Psychology
The Newborn Infant
States and Senses of the Infant
Leaming
Emotions and Socialisation
Cognitive Development
Language Development
Intelligenæ
Socialisation - Part A
Morality
Sexuality
Socialisation - Part B

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

Nature and Scope of Time Management
Obstacles to Time Management
Time Management Strategies
Time Management Assessment Tools
Prioritising Time
Maintaining Productivity
Effective Delegation
Other Time Management Tools

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 prioritise 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.

Career Outcomes

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 Activities (such as Drama or Sport)
Youth Leader

Course Fees Include

Student Support

You’ll be fully supported with access to an allocated student support advisor, mentor and course consultants, who are available 5 days per week.

Assessments

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 on to 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.

Certification

Upon completing the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each certificate completed and a Certificate of Completion.

About The Course

Unlock Your Potential in Education Assistance: Your Journey to Becoming a Professional Teacher's Aide Begins Here

Do you have a deep passion for education and a desire to support students in their learning journey? Are you looking to advance your skills as a teacher's aide or start a career in education assistance, making a meaningful impact on young minds? Imagine the difference you could make by gaining knowledge in classroom delivery skills, educational psychology, child and adolescent mental health, child psychology and time management. The Professional Certificate in Teacher’s Aide is your tailored pathway to becoming an indispensable educational support professional in Australia.

This comprehensive course is divided into five comprehensive modules. Module 1: Classroom Delivery Skills equips you with essential interpersonal communication skills, motivation techniques and conflict resolution abilities crucial for classroom success. Module 2: Educational Psychology provides insights into learning theories, information processing and motivation, empowering you to understand and support diverse learning needs.

Furthermore, Module 3: Child and Adolescent Mental Health focuses on recognising and addressing mental health issues in students, offering holistic and alternative approaches to treatment. Module 4: Child Psychology delves into child development, from infancy to socialisation and cognitive growth, providing a deep understanding of student behaviour. And lastly, Module 5: Time Management enhances your organisational skills, enabling you to effectively manage tasks, prioritise time and maintain productivity in educational settings.

Upon completing this course, you'll be prepared for a range of fulfilling career opportunities, including roles as a teacher's aide, teacher's assistant, music teacher or a teacher in extracurricular activities like drama or sports. You can also explore opportunities as a youth leader, guiding the next generation towards success. Embark on your journey to excel in education support and make a lasting impact on students' lives. Enquire today and start a rewarding career in the rewarding education industry in Australia.

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Course Overview

Course Modules

Career Outcomes

Course Fees Include

Student Support

Assessments

Certification

About The Course

Testimonials

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Professional Certificate in Teacher's Aide

Course Highlights

Course Provider

Course Overview

Course Modules

Career Outcomes

Course Fees Include

Student Support

Assessments

Certification

About The Course

Testimonials

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