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This course focuses on acquiring the critical thinking, planning, writing, researching, and documenting skills necessary to produce quality academic papers. Emphasis will be placed on planning, organizing, revising and editing written works such as five-paragraph essays and short research papers.

This course is designed to introduce group interpersonal skills required in professional practice. Foundational skills will be developed in leadership styles, communication, group roles, group cohesion, relationship building, and trust. 

This course is designed to explore the topics, issues and information related to self-care practices.  Emphasis will be placed upon examining the dimensions of wellness and how these dimensions impact the lives of the frontline worker.
 

This course introduces the historical development of inclusive education in Canada. Emphasis is placed on using educational legislation and ethical guidelines to direct the practice of educational support. Learners explore the supporting roles and responsibilities of the multi-disciplinary team in the educational environment.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of a variety of exceptionalities. It explores characteristics and patterns of strengths and needs common to a group of diverse individuals in an educational environment.

This course is designed to explore individualized, evidence-based guidance techniques and strategies. Emphasis is placed on using positive approaches to behaviour to empower students in the educational environment.

This course introduces learners to effective observation and document use in the collaborative educational environment. It provides an overview of the reasons for student assessments and evaluations as well as focuses on the educational support worker’s role in observation, record keeping, and reporting.

This course provides an overview of the important elements necessary to accommodate all students within an inclusive educational environment. To support a framework for successful classroom achievement, learners assess the classroom environment, recognize the strengths and needs of all students, and comprehend differentiated instruction.

This course allows learners the opportunity to provide supervised educational support to elementary school level students. Emphasis is placed on the application of theoretical knowledge and skills in an educational setting.

This course allows learners the opportunity to provide supervised educational support to middle school level students. Emphasis is placed on the application of theoretical knowledge and skills in an educational setting.

This course allows learners the opportunity to provide supervised educational support to high school level students. Emphasis is placed on the application of educational support theoretical knowledge and skills in a school or educational community setting.

This course explores individualized, evidence-based, and multidisciplinary approaches to guide students with exceptionalities. Emphasis is placed on using support strategies and inclusive practices to help students achieve success.

Prerequisites:

• EDUE1162B

This course examines the role of the Educational Support worker in implementing behaviour interventions appropriate to the educational environment. It gives learners a strength-based approach to behaviour through evidence-based techniques and strategies. Emphasis is placed on interpreting the functions of behaviour to support students’ overall success.

Prerequisites:

• EDUE1163B

This course provides learners the skills and knowledge required to support the physical and medical needs of students in an educational environment.

This course focuses on exploring the provincial curriculum and effective academic strategies for students. Emphasis is placed on supporting teachers and students with learning outcomes in the educational environment.

This course is designed to provide learners with a strength-based, developmental approach to support students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Learners explore evidence-based practices to increase students’ self-regulation, learning, autonomy, and independence.

Prerequisites:

• EDUE1162B

This course introduces learners to the essentials of student-centered transition planning. Emphasis is placed on practical tools for supporting bridging goals in a student’s individualized plan. Learners explore a variety of community resources to assist with transition planning.

This course explores various adaptive and assistive technologies used to support students with physical, cognitive, and communication exceptionalities to promote independence and functionality.

Prerequisites:

• EDUE1170B

Learners impacted by inequities are particularly vulnerable to stressors and learning challenges. This course explores the impact of inequities on students and prepares educational staff to apply strategies to work in an equitable and trauma-informed way that is responsive to cultural and personal diversity.

This course provides an introduction to the meaning of community service.  Students learn how community service can enhance a student’s educational experience, personal growth, employability, and civic responsibility. Students participate in one day of volunteering to enhance their understanding of civic responsibility and to help the New Brunswick Community College realize its vision of transforming lives and communities. 

This workshop introduces students to the process of finding employment. It explores the various strategies and resources available, and examines the role of social media.

This course is designed to provide information on mental health and wellness.  Emphasis will be placed on abnormal psychology including terminology, diagnostic features, assessment, and treatment of the major psychological disorders.

This course provides an overview of child development theories, milestones, and factors influencing development from conception through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on typical developmental sequences in physical, cognitive, and socioemotional domains.

The purpose of this course is to examine the underlying concepts and principles that influence the ways people behave and communicate with each other. With an increased awareness of these factors that affect interpersonal relationships, the student will critically assess how these concepts can be applied in practice both personally and professionally.

A safe and healthy workplace is the responsibility of the employer and the employee. This course introduces students to the importance of working safely and addresses how employers and employees can control the hazards and risks associated with the workplace. Students will also learn about the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders including WorkSafeNB, the employer and the employee in ensuring workplaces are safe.

Students are introduced to the major concepts and theoretical perspectives of the field of sociology. They explore such topics as sociological imagination, research, culture, and socialization.