PROGRAM PLANNING FORM TEACHERS ASSISTANT/INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE A.A.S.

(60 credits minimum) Eveleth

SEMESTER I TAIA 1202 TAIA 1204 TAIA 1214 TAIA 1216 ENGL 1511 SEMESTER II TAIA 1208 TAIA 1210 TAIA 1212 TAIA 1218 MATH 1511 MATH 1415 HLTH 1465 SEMESTER III TAIA 2202 TAIA 2206 TAIA 2210 SPCH 1585 SPCH 1565 PSYC 2551 SEMESTER IV TAIA 2208 TAIA 2212 PSYC 2567 SOC 1557

STUDENT STUDENT ID

15 Credits
Guiding Childrens Development & Behavior I Understanding & Communicating with Diverse Families Supporting Learners Professionalism on the Education Team College Writing I

Cr 3 2 3 3 4 Cr 3 2 3 3 3 4 2 Cr 4 3 2 3 3 4 Cr 3 3 4 3

Lec/Lab Grade 3/0 2/0 3/0 3/0 3/0 Lec/ Lab 3/0 2/0 3/0 3/0 3/0 4/0 2/0 Grade

16 or 17 Credits
Guiding Childrens Development & Behavior II Historical & Legal Foundations of Education Environments for Learning Health, Safety, & Nutrition Foundations of Math or Math for Elementary Teachers Drug Use & Abuse

16 Credits
Foundations in Assessment & Special Education Child Abuse & Neglect The Art of Home Visiting Intercultural Communication or Interpersonal Communication General Psychology

Lec/Lab Grade 4/0 3/0 2/0 3/0 3/0 4/0 Lec/Lab 3/0 3/0 4/0 3/0 Grade

13 Credits
Assisting with Language & Literacy Assisting with Math & Science Lifespan Psychology Courtship, Marriage, & Family

Other Recommended Courses: EDUC 1415 EDUC 1435 EDUC 1416 EDUC 1516 Education in Modern Society Methods in Teaching Early Childhood Literature Computers in Education Human Diversity with Practicum 3 4 2 3

3/2/12

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Teachers Assistant/Instructional Aide

A.A.S.
This degree prepares graduates for employment as a paraprofessional educator in a Kindergarten 12th grade school district or early childhood program. The curriculum is developed to cover the nine Minnesota Core Competency Areas:
Philosophical, historical, and legal foundations of education Characteristics of learners Assessment, diagnosis and evaluation Instructional content and practice Supporting the teaching and learning environment Managing student behaviors and social interaction skills Communication and collaborative partnerships Professional and ethical practices Academic instructional skills in math, reading, and writing

Graduates who decide to continue their education and are interested in a professional education need to work closely with their advisor to ensure that their career goals are achieved.

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