A Day in the Life of a Teacher Aide

Overview

This course has nine modules:

Module One: Orientation Day

Module Two: Meet the children

Module Three: Supporting Behaviours of Children

Module Four: Ethical Considerations

Module Five: Literacy Skills

Module Six: Numeracy Skills

Module Seven: Health and Safety

Module Eight:Handling Emergency Procedures

Module Nine:Behaviours

Syllabus

Apply effective strategies to provide assistance and support in the classroom.
Understand children's diverse learning needs.
Apply techniques for effective communication and active listening.
Recognise challenging behaviours in the classroom.
Explore ethical guidelines and professional standards in education.
Support children's literacy and numeracy skills.
Identify and categorise common mental health disorders that affect adults, including depression, anxiety, social phobia, agoraphobia, OCD, personality disorders, Alzheimer's disease, substance misuse disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and psychosis.
Explain the prevalence of common mental health disorders among the population, emphasising that one in four people may experience these disorders.
Describe the symptoms and characteristics of depression, such as low mood, tearfulness, sleep problems, and changes in appetite and weight.
Recognise the features and manifestations of anxiety, including feelings of dread, excessive worrying, and physical symptoms like increased heart rate, sweating, shortness of breath, and trembling.
Differentiate between agoraphobia and social anxiety, understanding that agoraphobia involves a fear of leaving one's house or certain situations, while social anxiety involves a fear of socialising or being in social situations.
Develop empathy and understanding for individuals experiencing common mental health disorders, fostering a supportive and non-judgmental attitude.
Recognise the need to destigmatise mental health disorders and promote societal awareness and acceptance.