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Teacher's Assistant A.A.S. Program Overview

This degree prepares students to work as a paraprofessional educator in K-12 schools or early childhood programs. The curriculum covers nine core competency areas including educational foundations, characteristics of learners, assessment, instructional skills, classroom management, communication, and professional ethics. Graduates are prepared to assist teachers with tasks like teaching math, reading, writing, and supporting student behaviors and learning. The program also provides the option for graduates interested in furthering their education to become a licensed teacher.

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Teacher's Assistant A.A.S. Program Overview

This degree prepares students to work as a paraprofessional educator in K-12 schools or early childhood programs. The curriculum covers nine core competency areas including educational foundations, characteristics of learners, assessment, instructional skills, classroom management, communication, and professional ethics. Graduates are prepared to assist teachers with tasks like teaching math, reading, writing, and supporting student behaviors and learning. The program also provides the option for graduates interested in furthering their education to become a licensed teacher.

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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.

www.mesabirange.edu
Enrollment Office - Virginia Campus 1001 Chestnut Street W., Virginia, MN 55792 218-749-0313 800-657-3860

A MEMBER OF MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EDUCATOR/EMPLOYER

PROGRAM PLANNING FORM TEACHERS ASSISTANT/INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE A.A.S. (60 credits minimum) Eveleth
SEMESTER I TAIA 1202 TAIA 1204 TAIA 1214 TAIA 1216 GECL 1415 SEMESTER II ENGL 1511 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 1208 TAIA 2212 PSYC 2567 SOC 1557

STUDENT STUDENT ID Effective Semester/Year Fall 2013


Cr 4 2 3 3 1 Lec/Lab Grade 3/0 2/0 3/0 3/0 1/0 Grade

13 Credits
Guiding Childrens Development & Behavior I Understanding & Communicating with Diverse Families Supporting Learners Professionalism on the Education Team Freshman Year Experience

15 or 16 Credits
College Writing I Environments for Learning Health, Safety, & Nutrition Foundations of Math Math for Elementary Teachers Drug Use & Abuse

or

Cr Lec/ Lab 4 4/0 3 3/0 3 3/0 3 3/0 4 4/0 2 2/0 Cr 4 3 2 3 3 4 Cr 3 3 3 4 3

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 3/0 4/0 3/0 Grade

16 Credits
Assisting with Language & Literacy Guiding Childrens Development & Behavior II Assisting with Math & Science Lifespan Psychology Courtship, Marriage, & Family

4/8/13

Approval by ____________ Approval by ____________

Date _______________ Date ______________

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