Sample resources and materials

High quality resources that you'll only find at the Institute of Teacher Aide Courses.

As the experts in teacher aide training in Australia, we're confident that our materials, resources and assessments are the very best. So confident in fact, that we are one of the only providers to publish a wide range of samples so you know what to expect. All of these resources are available absolutely free to all ITAC students. Be sure to ask your preferred provider for course samples (including assessments) before enrolling.

Hint: learn how to choose the best provider for your needs with our checklist here.

ITAC's best-selling learner guide

Sold world-wide, ITAC's learner guide is the only publication that describes how teacher aides can use practical, research-based strategies and techniques to maximise student learning. While this book is based on over 200 studies from around the world, it's written in a simple and easy-to-follow style. ITAC's learner guide was developed by ITAC and is free for all ITAC students.

Sample 1 - intro
Sample 2 - hazards
Sample 3 - physical contact with children
Sample 4 - behaviour management
Sample 5 - chunking
Sample 6 - instructional techniques
Sample 7 - intellectual disability

Research-based curriculum

Schools now require staff to study best practice, research-based techniques and strategies. What does this mean exactly? It means you'll learn many of the instructional and behaviour management techniques and strategies that qualified teachers know and use - making you an invaluable, sought after and highly effective member of your school community. ITAC's unique, research-based curriculum includes instructional skills such as:

• questioning techniques
• systematic prompting
• shared and guided learning
• reading and writing strategies e.g. I do, we do, you do
• teaching phonological awareness and phonics
• improving motivation and self-esteem
• providing effective feedback
• explicit instruction (traditional lesson structure)
• scaffolding principles e.g. fading
• advanced concepts such as the zone of proximal development
• withholding answers for self-repair
• and many other skills for working with a wide range of students.

Easy-to-use student portal

Our in-house developed world-class portal is available exclusively to ITAC students. It's easy to navigate and includes a range of free resources and features such as webinars, interactive e-learning modules, e-books, all of your learning materials, free mini-courses with printable certificates, and the ability to submit your assessments online for a super fast turn-around.

Live and pre-recorded webinars

Watch and interact with other students and trainers during live webinars. Alternatively, watch pre-recorded webinars at a time that suits you. Webinars are facilitated by expert trainers who have decades of experience in local schools.

Interactive e-learning modules

Review and consolidate your knowledge by working through interactive e-learning modules and activities.

Simple assessment tools

At ITAC, there are no essays, tests and exams. All theory assessments are short or medium answer question/responses. Students even complete online quizzes and earn certificates to boost their resume. Complete and submit your assessment questions in our portal for a super-fast turn-around.

Integrated course structure

ITAC's uniqie integrated course structure means students finish months sooner than if enrolled in a unit-by-unit course. ITAC is the only provider in Australia offering integrated teacher aide courses, and the only provider where you can study a true Teacher Aide Combo.

Free short courses with printable certificates

Complete our free short courses to boost your resume. Print your certificate and add to your portfolio for when applying for work.

Earn certificates to boost your resume

Students can earn a range of certificates throughout their course such as merit awards, attendance awards, high performance awards etc. A certificate is issued for each assessment as well as for your overall performance in the course. We provide these printable certificates free of charge because we found that many students have very little to put on their resumes after they graduate. Plus, students can complete additional quizzes and short courses for extra certificates. This gives students a huge edge over students from other training providers who only get one certificate at the very end – ITAC students can earn a dozen or more!

PowerPoint presentations and supplementary readings

Browse our extensive library of readings and presentations that we have created over the years.

Click below to download sample presentations:

• Instructional skills
• ADHD
• Dyslexia

Library of expert lectures

Watch past webinars and lectures on a range of topics to boost your understanding of key topics.

Supportive classes and tutorials

Attend classes, tutorials and live webinars. Our classes are adult-orientated, friendly, practical and designed to improve your practcal and theoretical skills.

Free best-selling e-books

ITAC provide a number of internationally best-selling e-books to completent your learning such as 'Teaching skills and strategies for the modern classroom' (Amazon #1 best-seller in classroom management).

Behaviour Management

FREE for ITAC students

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Classroom Management

FREE for ITAC students

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Instructional Strategies

FREE for ITAC students

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Work placement

All students are required to complete a placement of 100 hours in a local school. ITAC has the largest network of partnering schools in Australia plus we visit every student on placement to provide practical advice and guidance to help improve your skills.

Click below to see past students on placement.