Educational Support (Woodstock)

Program Overview

The Educational Support program at Fanshawe College is designed to equip students with the essential skills needed to become an Educational Assistant. This program focuses on preparing individuals to make a significant impact as teaching assistants, helping to enhance the learning experiences of students with exceptionalities. By participating in this program, students will gain the knowledge and practical experience necessary to support diverse learners effectively.

Program Structure

The Educational Support program is structured to provide a comprehensive learning experience over a duration of 60 weeks. This full-time program is offered at the Woodstock campus, with additional options for part-time online learning available. Key features of the program include:

• Hands-on placements in various educational settings, including elementary and secondary schools.
• Real-life opportunities to connect theory with practice under the guidance of experienced mentors.
• Development of strategies to support learners' Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Exposure to assistive technologies and learning enhancement tools.

Students will engage in practical experiences that cultivate the skills necessary to assist students with special needs in areas such as personal care, life skills, and academics. The program emphasizes collaboration with educational teams to create inclusive learning environments.

Featured Experiences

• Real-life placements in diverse educational environments, allowing students to apply their learning in practical settings.
• Guidance from experienced Educational Assistants during hands-on placements.
• Opportunities to develop a working knowledge of assistive technologies that enhance learning.
• Focus on cultivating skills to support students with exceptionalities in various aspects of their education.
• Examination of teaching strategies to effectively re-teach material in a developmentally appropriate manner.

Career Options

Graduates of the Educational Support program can pursue a variety of rewarding career paths in Canada, including:

• Educational Support Assistant: Support activities that enhance children's physical, emotional, and cognitive skills.
• Learning Support Assistant: Provide administrative support to learning coordinators and assist in educational settings.
• Education Assistant: Aid in the delivery and development of educational programs tailored to individual needs.
• Behavioural Support Worker: Monitor and support students' behavioral and emotional needs in educational environments.
• Community Education Facilitator: Work with community-based educational programs to support learners with exceptionalities.

These roles are essential in various settings, including public and private schools, treatment centers, and special needs schools, contributing to the creation of inclusive educational experiences for all learners.

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