EDUC 1010 - Paraprofessional Theory & Practice

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Identify the major roles and responsibilities of teachers and paraprofessionals.
2. Identify the state and federal legislations that impact paraprofessionals.
3. Observe roles and responsibilities during practicum.
4. Document observation of roles and responsibilities.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate the ability to practice ethical and professional standards of conduct, including the requirements of confidentiality.

Objectives:

1. Identify the ethical and professional standards of conduct.
2. Review the Macomb Intermediate School District Performance Indicators for Paraprofessionals
3. Observe the ethical and professional standards of conduct during practicum.
4. Document observation of conduct.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate the ability to communicate with colleagues, follow instructions, and to use problem solving to work as a member of the instructional team; ability to provide positive behavioral support and management.

Objectives:

1. Describe basic techniques for establishing effective communication skills.
2. Distinguish between vague and specific verbal instructions.
3. Identify the steps for specifying behavior.
4. Identify the guidelines for behavioral interventions.
5. Observe communication, problem solving and behavioral strategies during the practicum.
6. Document observation of communication, problem solving and behavioral strategies.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate awareness of diversity among children, youth, families, and colleagues with whom they work.

Objectives:

1. Identify the major components of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
2. Identify the major components of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
3. Identify the major components of Americans with Disabilities Act.
4. Define inclusion.
5. Define “Least Restrictive Environment”.
6. Identify the purpose of an “Individualized Education Program” (IEP).
7. Identify the major components of an Individual Education Program”.
8. Identify members of an “Individualized Education Program Team”.
9. Observe adaptive instruction and inclusion strategies during the practicum.
10. Document observation of adaptive instruction and inclusion strategies in practicum log.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate knowledge and application of the elements of effective instruction to assist teaching and learning.

Objectives:

1. Describe principles of effective instruction.
2. Identify strategies for learning.
3. Describe task analysis.
4. List the steps for preparing and presenting information.
5. Describe the components of monitoring instruction.
6. Observe effective instruction strategies during the practicum.
7. Document observation of effective instruction strategies in practicum log.