Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the application of principles of learning and behaviour to enhance the development, abilities, and choices of children and adults; and that prepares individuals to address the behavioural needs of individuals, especially those with developmental disabilities and autism. These programs include courses in behaviour analysis and learning, behavioural and functional assessment, developmental psychology, applied behavioural analysis in developmental disabilities and autism, applied behavioural analysis in mental health and aging, research methods, evaluation of interventions, and professional and ethical issues.

Applied behaviour analysis

Behaviour Continuing Education

Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants support students, and assist teachers and counsellors with teaching and non-instructional tasks. They assist in areas of personal care, teaching and behaviour management under the supervision of teachers or other child care professionals. They are employed in public and private elementary, secondary and special needs schools and treatment centres.

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[Autism Spectrum Certificate]( https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/autism-spectrum-certificate)

Autism Spectrum Certificate

Behavioural Insights (BI) draws on the Behavioural and Decision Sciences (including Psychology and Economics) to understand how people make decisions and behave, to design behaviourally-informed solutions, and to rigorously evaluate those solutions to learn what works and for whom. BI knowledge and skills are increasingly in-demand across sectors. The Advanced Professional Certificate in Behavioural Insights is a rigorous 9-month program that combines coursework and a capstone project to give you the knowledge and skills to design and evaluate BI solutions in your workplace.

Educational Path

Behaviour Continuing Education

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