Training Video Series for the Paraprofessional, The

Synopsis

Series looking at the training of the paraprofessional in the inclusive classroom.
1: Defines the role of the paraprofessional in the inclusive setting and explains his/her role in helping pupils with special needs to remain in the mainstream classroom by supporting and modifying their needs. Also examines the non-teaching areas of a school (office, staff room, dining hall, special/mainstream classrooms) and instructs paraprofessionals on how to conduct themselves in these areas.
2: Provides classroom assistants with
2: Provides insight and suggestions for the responsibility of monitoring student progress and providing optimal, appropriate support, which may include monitoring behaviour, modifying instruction and materials, safety issues, and technical or medical assistance.
3: Suggests how the classroom assistant should relate to the class teacher. Coves
Looks at relations with the classroom teacher, including the use of various communication skills in supporting the teacher and techniques for managing instruction within the teaching space.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS (NTSC). col. 3 x 40 min.

Year of production

1996

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: US$129.95 (+p&p) each 2000 sale: US$379.00 (+p&p) set

Documentation

Related book: ‘The Personal Planner and Training Guide for the Paraprofessional’ by Wendy Dover.

Subjects

Education

Keywords

classroom management; special needs education; teacher training

Credits

Writer

Wendy Dover

Cast

Wendy Dover

Sections

Title

Where do I start?

Synopsis

1: Defines the role of the paraprofessional in the inclusive setting and explains his/her role in helping pupils with special needs to remain in the mainstream classroom by supporting and modifying their needs. Also examines the non-teaching areas of a sc

Title

Working with students in the inclusive classroom

Synopsis

2: Provides clasroom assistants with

Title

Working with other adults in the inclusive classroom

Synopsis

2: Provides insight and suggestions for the responsibility of monitoring student progress and providing optimal, appropriate support, which may include monitoring behaviour, modifying instruction and materials, safety issues, and technical or medical assi

Production Company

Name

National Professional Resources Inc.

Distributor

Name

National Professional Resources Inc.

Email

info@nprinc.com

Web

http://www.nprinc.com External site opens in new window

Phone

+1 914 937 8879

Fax

+1 014 937 9327

Address

28 South Regent Street
Port Chester
NY 10573
USA