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Course Outline

Course Title: Role of the Assistant

Course Number: EDUC2O ApprovalDate: 2018t9t3
Cource Hourc: 45 hours Academic Year: 2018
Academic School: School of Justice and Community Development

Faculty: Patty Thompson - Patty.Thompson@flemingcollege. ca

Program Go-ordinator or Patty Thompson - Patty.Thompson@flemingcollege.ca
Equivalent:
Dean (or Ghair): Martha Jansenberger - Martha.Jansenberger@flemingcollege.ca

Course Description

ln this course, students will gain an understanding of the role

distinction between teachers and
educational assistants. Topics include the philosophy and structure
of education, child abuse policies,
classification of tasks, responsibilities, courtesies, and confidentiality.
Students willdevelop practical
skills in record keeping and the use of audiovisual materials and
resources.

Prerequisites: None.

Corequisites: None.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able

to:

1' Identify and analyze instructional and non-instructional roles

of the Educational Assistant,
supporting the requirements and regulations of the Ministry of Education
and the Ontario
Teachers' Federation.
2' Communicate clearly and appropriately with students, and professional
colleagues, providing
and accepting constructive feedback and adhering to norms of
confidentiality.
3' Appreciate the lines of communication that exist in various
educational settings and be able to
participate in a complementary rote in the classroom.
4 Examine issues, challenges and trends currently facing educational
institutions and personnel in
Ontario.