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Description
Examine the role of an instructional paraprofessional in creating a positive classroom learning environment. Learn basic instructional strategies and classroom management techniques to assist the classroom teacher.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of teachers and paraprofessionals.
- Explore commonly used learning theories by Bloom and Webb.
- Review Piaget’s theory on the four stages of cognitive development.
- Identify appropriate strategies and techniques to provide instructional support. (Marzano’s nine instructional strategies for effective teaching and learning)
- Adapt instructional strategies and materials according to the needs of the student under the direction of a certified teacher.
- Identify classroom management strategies and skills to enhance student motivation and learning.
- Explore strategies for using learning time effectively and maintaining instructional momentum.
Documentation Methods
Participants must document their learning by completing the following summative.
3 Reflections - Learner synthesizes previous knowledge and course content in
order to develop a narrative response.
The summative must meet 80% of the established criteria.
Course Last Updated: 2023