EDAS 131
6 credits
Education Assistant Practicum
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Inclusive Education Assistant certificate, EDAS 190 (formerly HSER 190), EDAS 192 (formerly HSER 192), HSER 120, one of (CMNS 125 or ENGL 105), and department permission.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): EDAS 194 (formerly HSER 194).
Supervised field experience in a school inclusion setting. Students must also attend field education workshops and seminars that are grounded in social justice, equity, diversity, Indigenization, decolonization, and inclusion.
Note: Students with credit for HSER 131 cannot take this course for further credit.
Note: This course is offered either as EDAS 131 or EDAS 131A and EDAS 131B.
EDAS 181
3 credits
Supporting the Autonomy, Belonging and Competence of Students with Complex Needs
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Inclusive Education Assistant certificate.
Corequisite(s): None
Pre- or corequisite(s): None
Focuses on how to advocate and support those with complex needs, especially those with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and Autism, in order to contribute to educational experiences that develop the autonomy, belonging, and competencies of all students.
EDAS 182
3 credits
Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health in Schools
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Inclusive Education Assistant certificate.
Corequisite(s): None
Pre- or corequisite(s): None
Focuses on the complexity of social emotional competencies and mental health as they manifest in schools. Students further examine culturally- and community-oriented responses to support students in the school system, with special consideration of Indigenous perspectives and responses.
EDAS 190
3 credits
An Overview of Inclusive Schooling
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Inclusive Education Assistant certificate.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Introduces students to current service provisions within schools for people who have diverse abilities. Topics include the history of inclusive schooling, person-centred planning, Indigenous content and pedagogies, and the intersection of professional ethics and personal values.
Note: Students with credit for HSER 190 cannot take this course for further credit.
EDAS 192
3 credits
Strategies to Support Students in Schools
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Inclusive Education Assistant certificate.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Students will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively in schools, as directed by classroom and learning support teachers. They will explore the education assistant's role in achieving meaningful participation for diverse students in inclusive schools.
Note: Students with credit for HSER 192 cannot take this course for further credit.
EDAS 194
3 credits
The Role of the Education Assistant in Inclusive Schools
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Inclusive Education Assistant certificate.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Students will explore the education assistant’s professional and collaborative role in supporting social and emotional well-being for individual students and the school community while learning on Stó:lō Territory.
Note: Students with credit for HSER 194 cannot take this course for further credit.
