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Education Support is essential to educational access and equity, particularly for children and adults who may have distinct learning difficulties, lack confidence or motivation in learning, or who might otherwise be disengaged or marginalised from conventional educational systems or practices.The Undergraduate Certificate in Education Support provides a foundational understanding of educational practices for Teacher Aides, School Support Officers, and Home Schooling parents. You&#39;ll develop problem-solving, communication and critical thinking skills relevant to many education careers, especially in a classroom setting as Integration Aides, Teacher Aides, and School Support Officers. Graduates may also seek employment in the industry training sector and communication-based jobs in other sectors.Once you have completed the Undergraduate Certificate in Education Support, if you wish to continue with further study, you can enter into the <a href="https://www.utas.edu.au/courses/cale/courses/42b-associate-degree-in-education-support" target="_blank">Associate Degree in Education Support </a>.Please visit our<a href="https://www.utas.edu.au/study/certificates#faqs" target="_blank"> Certificates page</a> for answers to frequently asked questions about the Job Ready Certificates.

Learn core education support skills and play a vital role in the classroom. You’ll work on supporting children and adults with learning difficulties at school. Communicate clearly. Be inclusive. Collaborate. Prepare for work in the education sector.

Undergraduate Certificate in Education Support

This degree, offered by the Autism Centre of Excellence, applies a multi-disciplinary, whole-of-life focus to autism. Our approach aligns with the neurodiversity paradigm, and we incorporate the voices of autistic and autism community in each of our courses. The course uses the lecturer content with the voices of lived experience to allow you to gain a foundation in communication and learning in autism, understand how to select and apply evidence-based practices and explore different factors and pathways to understanding and supporting behavioural challenges. This Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies is a prerequisite for the Master of Autism Studies, which is an accredited pathway to becoming a developmental educator. Developmental educators are NDIS-approved professionals who support individuals on the autism spectrum, those with other disabilities, and their families to achieve their individual developmental, social and learning goals.The introduction and overview of autism provided in this graduate certificate covers understanding and supporting behaviours, evidence for interventions, and the changes that have occurred in understanding of ASD over time, creating positive learning environments. You&#39;ll understand the importance of each individual&#39;s profile of autism characteristics, be able to evaluate how and when these impact on learning or behaviour and be able to understand and explain relationships between family and cultural experiences with autism and critique current models of disability.The evidence that underpins our knowledge of autism, and the various proactive and reactive strategies that are prevalent and emerging in supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, is an essential part of this certificate. You will critically evaluate the research support for intervention practices that address the strengths and needs of individuals with autism and how to apply them in practice while working collaboratively with people with autism and those who work or live with them.

Engage with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) including communication, learning style and behaviour management. Benefit from a multi-disciplinary, whole-of-life focus, leading to quality intervention and management for people with ASD.

Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies

The Master of Education (Inclusive Education) (Advanced) provides the opportunity for existing teachers, education practitioners or other professionals to upskill, enhance research ability and develop proficiency in specific areas of education theory and practice. The course includes a solid foundation in the research of inclusion, leadership and social justice, providing knowledge and skills that empower you to enact change in program, policy and project design.Inclusive EducationThrough an inclusive lens this course has a strong focus on supporting autistic and neurodivergent individuals and those with mental health conditions. A person-centred approach is used throughout this course to help introduce the skills required when supporting individuals with a range of additional learning needs. This course is informed by current evidence based research and pedagogy, and consultation with neurodivergent communities.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it&#39;s all about flexibility.Course duration: 2 Years full time, 4 Years part-time.

Take a person-centred approach to education. Explore advanced strategies for people with additional learning needs. You’ll cover autistic learners, mental health, and more. Choose from more research-based electives and grow your analytical skills.

Master of Education (Inclusive Education) Advanced

The Graduate Certificate in Autism and Neurodivergent Studies lets you develop advanced knowledge and skills in supporting autistic and neurodivergent individuals. This degree focuses on support strategies , guided by advanced theoretical knowledge and a person-centered approach. By learning how to prioritise the neurodivergent individual’s perspective, it ensures that challenges are addressed in a way that meets individual needs.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. Participate in live classes, connecting with specialist lecturers and fellow students. When studying online, you’ll complete the same set of self-paced study modules as on-campus students, and graduate with the same qualification. Best of all, you get access to view live content on demand.Course duration: Full-time: 6 months Part-time: 1 Year

Support neurodivergent students with confidence. This course builds your skills to advocate and work with a person-centred approach. Generate positive change. Advance your career. Unpack neurodiversity and explore contemporary autism practices.

Graduate Certificate in Autism and Neurodivergent Studies

Do you work with or wish to work with students with special needs within primary, secondary and special schools? This program offers an evidence-based approach to equip you with the essential specialist knowledge and skills to engage with school staff and parents to better support the learning and behaviour of students with special needs.Although this program does not qualify you as a teacher, it will be attractive to those already working with, or who wish to work with, students with special needs within a school setting. An evidence-based approach will equip you with essential specialist knowledge and skills to engage with school staff and parents in order to better support the learning and behavior of a diverse range of students with special needs.

Gain specialist knowledge and skills to support the learning and behaviour of students with special needs. This program is designed for both people already working in a special education setting, and those starting out. 

Graduate Certificate in Special Education

This degree, offered by the Autism Centre of Excellence, has a multidisciplinary, whole of life focus. In the Masters, you will build on this knowledge and learn about critical issues in autism such as diagnosis, early intervention, mental health, communication and the importance of identifying strengths and challenges. You will gain comprehensive understanding and skills in research and practice for autistic individuals, that will enable you to work effectively with autistic learners and their families at home, in school, at work and in the community.The Master of Autism Studies is a pathway to becoming a Developmental Educator. Developmental Educators are National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) approved professionals who support individuals on the autism spectrum, those with other disabilities, and their families to achieve their individual developmental, social and learning goals.This degree also addresses an area of acute need as determined by the Australian Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, Queensland Department of Education and Training, and the Queensland Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services.

Equip yourself for leadership roles in education, health, policy, social work or service provision for people with autism and their families. Engage with communication, learning style and behaviour management.

Master of Autism Studies

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis comprises two trimesters of part-time study. Students complete four courses via a combination of learning activities that focus on real world application of knowledge and skills. At the end of the program, students will have developed a deep understanding of the key concepts, principles, and theoretical underpinnings of Applied Behaviour Analysis and have applied them to case scenarios involving assessment, intervention, and adherence to ethical and professional practice issues to support learning and achieve positive and meaningful changes in behaviour.The program caters for students who want to apply the knowledge and skills to their everyday lives including teachers, allied health professionals, managers, principals, and parents/caregivers. In addition, the program provides a pathway towards external certification as a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst (BCaBA). Students wishing to pursue external certification must: refer to the <a href="https://www.bacb.com/global-certification" target="_blank">Behaviour Analyst Certification Board website</a> for full information.

Get ready to join the diverse group of professionals delivering applied behaviour analysis (ABA) services in health, education, and community settings. Learn how to measure and assess clients’ behaviour. Study the different forms of intervention.

Graduate Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis

The Graduate Certificate in Education is based on principles of active learning and practice-oriented enquiry, informed by professional standards, contemporary theoretical perspectives, and research in teaching and learning. The program is founded on a key value of personal and collective professional responsibility for the improvement of educational outcomes and environments for learning across diverse settings.The program aims to be relevant and responsive to the needs of people in a range of education-related roles. You will work in collegial ways and communicate effectively across professional settings to initiate and support change in and beyond your immediate spheres of influence.By the end of the Graduate Certificate of Education, you will have new professional knowledge and an understanding of key research principles and methods. You will be able to critically reflect on and investigate practice and apply new ideas in diverse educational contexts. You will build the foundational knowledge and skills of rich reflective practice and models for enquiry that can be applied to your work context or specialised area of study to effect change.We recognise that relationships are fundamental to effective teaching and that the past experiences of students contribute to their capacity for learning. The Post-graduate Coursework Program is therefore taught in flexible mode using adult education principles to enable learning in online and face-to-face environments.

Upgrade your education knowledge and skills to the next level. You’ll explore current theories and innovations in education. Choose a specialisation to focus your studies and build career options. Pursue excellence in the education sector.

Graduate Certificate in Education

The Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education (Primary) is an initial-teacher education program; it aims to prepare Primary teachers who can teach from Kindergarten to Year 6 in inclusive settings and special classes. It is a generalist primary program emphasising special and inclusive education. The course has been designed to meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Students graduate with a National Primary Specialisation as mandated by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL), in English/Literacy in the inclusive classroom.The course is structured to provide in the first year, eight discipline units across the Primary Key Learning Areas, to ensure a spread of content background; successful completion of this first year also gives all students, irrespective of their educational backgrounds, the opportunity to demonstrate they meet the Government&#39;s <a href="https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/teacher-accreditation/how-accreditation-works/your-accreditation/future-teachers/increased-academic-standards" target="_blank">academic standards for studying teaching</a>.

Become a Primary and Special and Inclusive Education Teacher. Engage students with learning difficulties and disabilities. Learn to build an inclusive primary school classroom. Be valued and enjoy a rewarding career helping children develop.

Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education (Primary)

The Associate Degree in Education Support is a two-year program intended to provide an educational qualification for a range of education support roles including Teacher Aides, Integration Aides, School Support Officers and Home-Schooling parents.This program values the critical role that Education Support workers play in enabling learners to overcome their barriers to learning success. As a distinctive profession in its own right, Education Support is critical to the provision of educational access and equity, particularly for children and adults who may have distinct learning difficulties, lack confidence or motivation in learning, or who might otherwise be disengaged or marginalised from conventional educational systems or practices.The program is informed by core theoretical knowledge and evidence-based practice in learning support. It is underpinned by a strong research-practice nexus and is guided by our Faculty’s commitment to social justice as a core value for the work that educators and education support workers do. By experiencing a curriculum that values access and equity, and embeds inclusive education practices as well as attention to social and emotional learning, our students come to recognise that positive relationships with self, others, cultures and place are critical to learning success.By working with partners to provide work-integrated learning opportunities, we guide and mentor our students to embark on personally and professionally fulfilling learning pathways as they develop:<ul><li>an empathic, critically reflective and global perspective;</li><li>a collaborative and contextual approach;</li><li>the capacity to work effectively in highly diverse contexts;</li><li>the capacity to be creative and resilient practitioners, and lifelong learners.</li></ul>We engage with students at all stages of their journey toward becoming confident education support workers capable of making a real difference to people’s lives.

Become the true hero of the classroom with skills to support and empower learners experiencing difficulties. Help those who lack confidence, motivation or who might be disengaged. Make a difference to teachers and learners alike. 

Associate Degree in Education Support

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Technology for Inclusion

In this unit teacher education students will be supported to critically engage with, reflect on, and apply to practice fundamental considerations for ensuring high quality and equitable educational opportunities for all learners. Teacher education students will be provided with opportunities to develop advanced understandings of key issues related to inclusive and special education in contemporary education contexts. Acknowledging and valuing the full range of human diversity, teacher education students will develop and apply advanced knowledge and skills to providing high quality education to all learners. There is a focus on complex and sometimes conflicting theoretical perspectives. The pervasive influence of social constructions of disability and issues of ableism and disablism will be addressed. Relevant legislation, policy, and practice will be examined. Teacher education students will critically analyse barriers to equity in education for students with disability. A range of research-informed pedagogical approaches will be explored and evaluated. Family perspectives; understanding diverse learners; collaboration; establishing an inclusive classroom environment; and designing inclusive curriculum and teaching practices including engaging with universal design for learning and quality differentiated practices will be considered.

Inclusive and Special Education

In this subject, preservice teachers will investigate the social, emotional and educational needs of children. The neuroscience associated with developmental trauma and impact on learning will be examined. Social justice-based principles of inclusion will be promoted to allow educators to actively include children according to diverse backgrounds, genders and abilities. A holistic perspective informed by sound theoretical and applied models will form the foundation of the investigation and choice of appropriate strategies. Proactive and reactive strategies will be examined within an inclusive education framework. Educator resilience and relational skills required to enable successful inclusion will be examined.

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