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Teacher’s Assistant/Instructional Aide

A.A.S.

This degree prepares graduates for employment as a paraprofessionaleducator in a Kindergarten  – 12th gradeschool district or early childhood program.The curriculum is developed to cover thenine Minnesota Core Competency Areas:

Philosophical, historical, and legalfoundations of education

Characteristics of learners

Assessment, diagnosis and evaluationInstructional content and practice

Supporting the teaching and learningenvironment

Managing student behaviors and socialinteraction skills

Communication and collaborativepartnerships

Professional and ethical practices

Academic instructional skills in math,

reading, and writing

Graduates who decide to continue their education and are interested in aprofessional education need to work closely with their advisor to ensure thattheir career oals are achieved.

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PROGRAM PLANNING FORM

3/2/12 Approval by ____________ Date _______________ 

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STUDENT

STUDENT ID

TEACHER’S ASSISTANT/INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE

A.A.S.

(60 credits minimum) Eveleth

SEMESTER I 15 Credits Cr Lec/Lab Grade

TAIA 1202 Guiding Children’s Development & Behavior I 3 3/0TAIA 1204 Understanding & Communicating with Diverse Families 2 2/0

TAIA 1214 Supporting Learners 3 3/0

TAIA 1216 Professionalism on the Education Team 3 3/0

ENGL 1511 College Writing I 4 3/0

SEMESTER II 16 or 17 Credits Cr Lec/ Lab Grade

TAIA 1208 Guiding Children’s Development & Behavior II 3 3/0

TAIA 1210 Historical & Legal Foundations of Education 2 2/0

TAIA 1212 Environments for Learning 3 3/0

TAIA 1218 Health, Safety, & Nutrition 3 3/0

MATH 1511MATH 1415

Foundations of Math orMath for Elementary Teachers

34

3/04/0

HLTH 1465 Drug Use & Abuse 2 2/0

SEMESTER III 16 Credits Cr Lec/Lab Grade

TAIA 2202 Foundations in Assessment & Special Education 4 4/0

TAIA 2206 Child Abuse & Neglect 3 3/0

TAIA 2210 The Art of Home Visiting 2 2/0

SPCH 1585

SPCH 1565

Intercultural Communication or

Interpersonal Communication

3

3

3/0

3/0

PSYC 2551 General Psychology 4 4/0

SEMESTER IV 13 Credits Cr Lec/Lab Grade

TAIA 2208 Assisting with Language & Literacy 3 3/0

TAIA 2212 Assisting with Math & Science 3 3/0

PSYC 2567 Lifespan Psychology 4 4/0

SOC 1557 Courtship, Marriage, & Family 3 3/0

Other Recommended Courses:

EDUC 1415 Education in Modern Society 3

EDUC 1435 Methods in Teaching Early Childhood Literature 4

EDUC 1416 Computers in Education 2

EDUC 1516 Human Diversity with Practicum 3