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Education Assistant

Tentatively scheduled for Fall 2012

School of Health, Education and Human Services
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Program Overview

The Educational Assistant certificate program (EACP) is designed to integrate theory and practice associated with providing support to individuals with exceptionalities in the public school system. The program is based on the guiding principle that all human service para-professionals need training that ensures the acquisition of knowledge, the competent use of required skills, and the value of caring and respecting individuals leading to the realization of individual potential and inclusion. The intention is to use this certificate program as both a professional development opportunity for current employees and as pre-employment training for individuals seeking employment with the Department of Education, Government of Yukon as an educational assistant or remedial tutor.

Instruction Format

A substantive portion of this program will be available using Yukon College’s Distributed Learning systems and supported by the Department of Education’s own distance learning systems. Coursework is largely based on experiential as well as reflective learning strategies. These include group work, discussion, practicum experiences, reflective journaling, and portfolio development.

This program is closed to new applicants at this time.  A new offering of the Education Assistant certificate program is in the planning stages for fall 2013. Please check back to this webpage in 2012 for an update.

Required Courses

     
  • EA 109 - Supporting Children Through Inclusive Education
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  • ECD 215 - Interpersonal Communication Skills
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  • EDUC 100 - Introduction to Education: Principles and Practices - includes practicum
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  • EA 106 - Field Placement II and Seminar II 
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  • EA 100 - Program Implementation Strategies 
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  • ECMP - 355 Computers in the Classroom 
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  • ECD 222 - Exceptional Individuals 
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  • ECD 121 - Human Growth & Development
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  • PMAB 001 - Prevention & Management of Assaultive Behaviour

Electives (two are required): FNST 100; FASD 100; ECD 115 with ECD 125; ECD 221; HHS 105
Note: Several of these courses are shared with ECD, and YNTEP programs.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Educational Assistant certificate program, a student must meet ONE of the following categories:

     
  • English 12 (min. 65%) and Math 10 (Principles, Foundations & Pre-Calculus)
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  • ENGL 050 (min. B-) and Math 030 (min. B)
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  • Mature student status with acceptable scores on the Yukon College Placement Test or GED
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  • A conditional acceptance may be considered for those who have previous experience as an education assistant or remedial tutor, do not meet any of the above criteria, and are willing to complete ENGL 050 (min. B-) and MATH 030 (min. B) during the first year of the program.

The following documents must be received prior to acceptance into the program:

Other Requirements

To succeed in the program students require a strong base in English, a foundational base in mathematics, good study habits and time management skills, and the ability to work independently and in small group settings. Comfort with participation by video conference will be important for students attending through distance education from the communities.

Graduation requirements  In order to graduate with a certificate, a student must successfully complete the 30-credit program plus the 2 non-credit elements of the program. Electives must be chosen from the EACP list.  Students are required to maintain a term grade point average of 2.0 as per the Yukon College Academic Regulations for certificate programs.

Transferability

This program shares courses with the Early Childhood Development (ECD) program and the Education - Yukon Native Teacher program (YNTEP). Articulation is in place for the ECD and the HSW courses with several colleges and universities in BC and Alberta. Further transferability is under negotiation with the University of Regina.

Employment

There are approximately 125 education assistants/remedial tutors employed in Yukon’s public schools. Training and education in this area is considered significant to future employment opportunities as educational assistants. The EACP will also be of interest to community education liaison coordinators (CELCs) employed by First Nations to support student success, and to directors of education. It will be of particular interest to those employed/volunteering as tutors (Learning Disabilities Association of Yukon, LDAY is one example of an agency currently providing this service).

Duration

The program is offered on a part-time basis over three years. This first cohort runs September 2009 to April 2012. Contact the School of Health, Education and Human Services if you are interested in further opportunities to take this program.

Ancillary Fees

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