Module for Training Paraprofessionals Working in Classrooms for Students with Emotional Handicaps [microform]
- Bib ID:
- 5501137
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Indiana State Dept. of Education, Indianapolis. Div. of Special Education
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED303966
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- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1988
- 194 p.
- Summary:
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Ten modules for training paraprofessionals who work in classrooms for students with emotional handicaps address the following topics: (1) awareness of emotionally handicapped (EH) students and the educational programs and services designed to meet their needs (assessment, evaluation, the individualized education program, case conferences, social skills instruction, self-esteem); (2) structuring the learning environment (room arrangements, scheduling, rules); (3) effective behavior management principles (consistency, structure, objectivity, ethics) and techniques (reinforcement, contingency contracting, token economy, cueing, shaping, extinction, time out, imagery, proximity control, modeling); (4) communication skills (listening and problem-solving); (5) adapting instructional activities and materials to meet individual needs; (6) observing and documenting student behavior (systematic observation and data collection systems); (7) affective education; (8) interactive skills, including verbal and nonverbal communication; (9) effective time management for the paraprofessional; (10) legal and ethical issues relating to confidentiality and selected behavior management techniques. Qualifications and responsibilities of a paraprofessional are listed in an appendix. Modules include supplementary handouts, forms, overhead transparencies, and pretest/posttests. (JW)
- Notes:
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- Sponsoring Agency: Department of Education, Washington, DC.
- Contract Number: 300800715.
- ERIC Note: For related documents, see EC 212 251-264.
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- Practitioners.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
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- Behavior Disorders
- Behavior Modification
- Classroom Environment
- Classroom Observation Techniques
- Classroom Techniques
- Confidentiality
- Elementary Secondary Education
- Emotional Disturbances
- Ethics
- Helping Relationship
- Individualized Education Programs
- Individualized Instruction
- Interpersonal Competence
- Paraprofessional School Personnel
- Teacher Aides
- Time Management
- Other authors/contributors:
- Indiana State Dept. of Education, Indianapolis. Div. of Special Education
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2058 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1988
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