Methods of Educational/ Instructional Support

And a positive, safe learning environment. 7 hour course. Participants will be able to:

-Identify basic instructional support methods to assist classroom teachers (small group work, 1:1, computer-aided learning programs)

-Introduce diverse learning styles & strategies best suited to enhance & complement student learning requirements in various learning styles

-Review WA Learner Standards & have a basic awareness of academic achievement goals

-Demonstrate various instructional support strategies to assist classroom teachers

-Identify strategies to support classroom environments & apply materials to meet the goals of multicultural requirements

-Recognize appropriate instructional support materials that represent & support various cultures & abilities

-Review adult social/emotional competencies & what they look like & why they are important

-Recognize appropriate ways to direct a student's emotions, thoughts, impulses/stress in constructive ways

-Identify specific roles in support of classroom management & student discipline

-Define the philosophy of an inclusive & equitable learning environment

-Identify equitable & inclusive strategies that can be used to support a positive & safe learning environment including de-escalation strategies

-Describe the safety procedures required in various classroom settings (including CTE & Tech Ed classroom where applicable)