About Gwen – Education Assistant Student Blogger
A little bit about me: I am a single mom of a 9 year-old year boy with Autism. I was staying at home with him working with him and his…
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Finally finished! (Part 2)
My dreams are finally coming true!! Last August my life was full of confusion as I was not certain in which road I should take towards my education and a…
Finally finished! (Part 1)
Wow! Ten months have gone by in a blink of an eye in the Special Education Program! I would like to congratulate my classmates for graduating from the class of…
Practicum In a Turbulent Time
Over the past eight weeks of my practicum I have seen myself grow within my field. I have used the theoretical knowledge that I was taught in school with my…
My Practicum So Far
I have waited for my practicum to arrive for months! Now I am close to completing it. It truly is an exciting opportunity to learn and gain real life experiences…
Meeting Online
Most of our meetings for Education Assistant class have been online. The first online meeting was very uncomfortable for me for many reasons. I felt uncomfortable being in front of the…
Classes so far…
As I’m nearing the end of our class, I have found myself reflecting back on the courses I have taken in this program. I truly enjoyed all of my classes…
My Experience in POPARD Class
A big wow! That is what I can say of my experiences in POPARD (Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders) class because they have been miraculous. I truly…
Why Online?
As times have evolved, so have the ways in which we are taught. In the recent years online studying has become a norm because of its convenience in our modern…
About Aria – Education Assistant Student Blogger
Hello – I’m Aria! I was born in Kabul, Afghanistan and moved to beautiful British Columbia in 2000, the second best thing that has happened to me! Of course the…
Education Assistant
About the Career There are few things in life as rewarding as helping individuals with exceptionalities reach their full potential. Under the supervision of elementary and/or secondary school teachers, Education Assistants (EAs) assist students who may require additional support with…
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