Special Education Teacher Assistant (SETA)
This is a list of the Special Education Teacher Assistant (SETA) courses available at KPU.
SETA 11013 Credits
Including Diverse Learners in Schools
Students will examine and reflect upon the philosophical, historical, organizational, and daily aspects of inclusive schooling. They will investigate patterns of diversity, possible implications of specific disabilities, and how individual strengths and needs may be supported in the classroom. Students will examine their role and own values, beliefs, and attitudes in supporting students with special needs and teachers in the school community.
Prerequisites: ECHS 1135
Attributes: F2A2
SETA 11053 Credits
Supporting Learning in Schools
Students will explore the elements and processes of effective instruction and the role of the education assistant in supporting learning. They will investigate models of instruction and learning, and discuss how they apply to classroom instructional practice. Students will apply strategies and positive approaches to instruct and support diverse school-aged learners.
Attributes: F2A2
SETA 11202 Credits
Principles of Proactive and Positive Behaviour Support
Students will examine the principles of positive behavior support and proactive classroom management. They will develop positive behavior support plans based on information acquired from a functional assessment. Students will examine their own values, beliefs and attitudes in relation to their role in supporting children and youth with challenging behaviors.
Attributes: F2A2
SETA 11611.5 Credits
Change and Development: Childhood
Students will explore the human passage from conception through middle childhood. They will draw on theory and personal experience to investigate and reflect on child development, change, and diversity in relation to self and others.
Attributes: F2A2
SETA 11621.5 Credits
Change and Development: Adolescence through Middle Adulthood
Students will explore the human passage from adolescence through middle adulthood. They will draw on theory and personal experience to investigate and reflect on adolescent and adult development, change, and diversity in relation to self and others.
Prerequisites: SETA 1161
Attributes: F2A2
SETA 12251.5 Credits
Alternative and Augmentative Communication
Students will examine issues related to the education of individuals who use nonverbal forms of communication. They will explore strategies for the creation and support of technical and non-technical augmentative and alternative systems for communication and written output. Students will examine their role, and the role of other professionals, in enhancing participation and interaction for children with severe communication challenges.
Prerequisites: ECHS 1135 and SETA 1101 and SETA 1105 and (SETA 1121 or [SETA 1120 and ECHS 1125]) and (SETA 1161 or PSYC 2320) and SETA 1270
Attributes: F2A2
Not Transferable
SETA 12703.5 Credits
Practicum One
Students will participate in a four-week, full-time practicum in an elementary, middle or secondary school setting. They will observe, assist, and work with children and/or adolescents requiring learning, behavioral, and/or physical support under the guidance and supervision of professional staff. Students will also participate in seminars to discuss self, theory and practice issues.
Prerequisites: SETA 1121 or (SETA 1120 and ECHS 1125)
Attributes: F2A2
SETA 12802.5 Credits
Health and Personal Care Support for Teacher Assistants
Students will explore health and personal care issues for children and adolescents with disabilities, and the role of the teacher assistant in supporting them. They will practice selected psychomotor skills necessary to provide health and personal care support.
Attributes: F2A2
SETA 13053 Credits
Overview of Curriculum for Inclusive Schools
Students will examine the philosophy, goals, and content of curriculum in elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia. They will explore the philosophy of inclusive education and their role within the context of curriculum delivery. Students will apply the principles of adapting and modifying curriculum to learning activities. They will identify and develop strategies to facilitate learning, based on students' strengths and needs.
Prerequisites: ECHS 1135 and SETA 1101 and 1105 and 1121 (or SETA 1120 and ECHS 1125) and 1161 (or PSYC 2320) and 1270
Attributes: F2A2
SETA 13703.5 Credits
Practicum Two
Students will integrate and apply theoretical concepts from their coursework in a final, four-week practicum that is a full-time experience in an elementary or secondary school setting. They will actively observe, assist, and work with children and/or adolescents requiring learning, behavioural, and/or physical support under the guidance and supervision of professional staff. Students will also participate in seminars to discuss self, theory, and practice issues.
Prerequisites: SETA 1162, SETA 1225, SETA 1270,SETA 1280, SETA 1305, CAHS 2120, ECHS 1212 and (CMNS 1217 or ENGL 1100 or CMNS 1140)
Attributes: F2A2