Paraeducator II

On The Job Training (OJT) Requirements

As the apprentice performs structured daily tasks, their hours should be reported toward the following work processes.

Course Descriptions

Art Appreciation:  Introduces basic art vocabulary and concepts. Provides a basis for understanding an appreciating art from a variety of cultures and time periods.

Computers in Business:  Introduction to microcomputers and software applications such as Windows, word processing and electronic spreadsheets.

Drug/Alcohol Awareness:    Current issues related to drug and alcohol dependency.

English:  Practical course in expository writing, emphasizing clear thinking as the basis of clarity in written expression.

Environmental Biology:  Relevant topics that affect us on a daily basis, such as energy production, pollution, natural resource management, human reproduction, genetics, and health in relation to environment and cellular systems.

First Aid/HIV:  An overview of basic first aid techniques designed to meet certification standards as established by WISHA – participants will meet WISHA standards necessary to acquire 2-year first aid certification.

Fitness - Wellness:  A better life experience through knowledge of wellness and implementation of positive fitness practices. Emphasis on cardiovascular functions, fitness components, nutrition, weight control, stress management, and health risk factors.

General Elective:  Apprentice may select electives that best suit their course of study and will fulfill graduation requirements for an AA degree. 

Introduction to Apprenticeship:  Orientation to the apprenticeship training program.

Math:  Philosophy of mathematics and concepts of numerical relationships.  Mathematics as a language, mathematical systems, logic, set theory, inductive and deductive reasoning, scientific attitudes, elementary properties of mathematics, Geometry and history of mathematics.

Music Appreciation:  Study and understanding of music. Nonverbal explorations into the listening process, a brief look at the history of Western music and work in formal descriptive music analysis.

Oral Communication:  Comprehensive approach to speech communication that includes training in the fundamental principles of public speaking and the effective delivery of oral presentations.

Physical Science I:  Explores the nature of matter and how it behaves with application in physics, atomic energy, and weather. Physical laws that govern the environment are correlated with experiences from daily life.

Psychology:  Scientific study of human and animal behavior including methods, psycho-biological processes, motivation, emotion, learning, information processing, memory, and intelligence. 

Social Science:  The scientific study of human society and social relationships. A subject within the field of social science may include: astronomy, geology, economics, and political science.

Sociology:  Sociological perspectives in explaining man and his behavior in group situations. Examinations of theories and concepts from both order and conflict approaches for a better understanding of social phenomena. 

Supervision/Staff Management:  Provides pre-service teachers the necessary skills to observe and manage all aspects of the classroom. Topics may include discipline, student evaluations, record keeping, grouping strategies, classroom environments, safety in the classroom, and application of best practices curriculum.

Program Requirements

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Performance Evaluation

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RSI Status Report

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