Course

Practicum II

Important Notice

This course is not active. Please contact Department Chair for more information.

Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Department
Classroom & Community Support
Course Code
CCSD 2340
Credits
4.50
Semester Length
Flexible delivery ranging over 5 to 15 weeks
Max Class Size
30 (Ratio Section / Student 1: 9.8)
Method(s) Of Instruction
Seminar
Practicum
Typically Offered
Fall

Overview

Course Description
This applied course builds on second and third semester courses and provides opportunities for students to practice skills in selected sites. Students will integrate and reflect upon their educational, personal and professional experiences in practicum and seminar.
Course Content

The following global ideas guide the design and delivery of this course:

  • Learning from experience is a characteristic of exemplary practitioners.  Practicum settings create opportunities for students to refine their skills of reflection and adaptation in response to their practice experiences.
  • Learning in a practicum setting provides opportunities to examine assumptions and to explore creative modes of inquiry that are not available in classroom settings.
  • Field settings provide opportunities to synthesize personal and classroom experiences and create openings for new learning.  Learners gain both insight and practice knowledge from field experiences.
  • Observing, participating with, and receiving guidance from experienced practitioners are crucial for effective practice.
  • Practitioners who regularly and accurately assess their performance and who set goals for their ongoing professional development are effective in their work.
  • A well developed personal philosophy of practice is a cornerstone of competent human service practice.  A personal philosophy needs to be informed by and respond to practice experiences.  Learning from previous practicum’s and class work are reflected in current philosophy and practices.
  • Experience in the field setting allows learners to demonstrate and enhance their abilities to problem solve, be flexible, think creatively and take responsibility for their actions.  Advanced practica provide the learner opportunities to demonstrate increased skills initiative.
  • Reflecting on and evaluating practicum experiences with peers and mentors maximizes field based learning experiences.
Learning Activities
  • On-Site Practice and Guidance
  • Seminar
Means of Assessment

This course will conform to Douglas College policy regarding the number and weighting of evaluations. Typical means of evaluation would include a combination of:

  • Self-Assessment
  • Mid-Point and Final Interviews
  • Demonstration
  • Oral and written presentations

This is a mastery course

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Practice at Application level 3, i.e.,

  • Conceptualizes
  • Explains, interprets, infers, reasons
  • Interprets patterns & themes within contexts
  • Takes initiative in many areas
  • Demonstrates creatively
  • Practices with minimal supervision
  • Practices with occasional prompting guidance
  1. Personal Accountability
    • Practice ethically and accurately assesses the quality of own performance
    • Accurately evaluates own practice
    • Pursues a professional development plan
    • Applies personal and professional values to ethical practice
  2. Interpersonal Effectiveness & Leadership
    • Communicate in a caring, respectful and clear manner
    • Effectively communicates for various purposes and audiences
    • Facilitates caring respectful interpersonal relationships
    • Demonstrates individual leadership as a team member
  3. Theoretical Reasoning
    • Think critically to construct plausible explanations for individual, family and community experiences
    • Applies elements of critical thinking when problem solving
    • Uses theory to explain behaviour and guide actions
    • Thinks creatively in response to individual needs
  4. Technical Competence
    • Use a variety of strategies to contribute to self-reliance, interdependence and quality of life
    • Promotes wellness of self, others and community
    • Builds community presence, participation and contribution
    • Strategically facilitates learning
    • Advocates for individual rights and self determination
    • Promotes safety of self and others
Textbook Materials

T.B.A.

Requisites

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

Course Transfers

These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca

Institution Transfer Details for CCSD 2340
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Summer 2024