On-line Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)

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

1. Practice self-assessment of Child and Youth Care knowledge, attitudes, values and skills
   • Reflects on own knowledge, attitudes, values and skills
   • Links personal learning evidence to program themes and course learning outcomes
   • Identifies resources for feedback
   • Initiates learning objectives and plans to bridge gaps and improve abilities
   • Seeks out new learning resources and opportunities.
2. Demonstrate effective critical thinking and problem solving across multiple contexts
   • Uses problem solving and critical thinking strategies to link learning to a variety of assessment situations
   • Problem solves issues as they arise, seeking assistance when necessary.
3. Communicate clearly in a variety of ways
   • Communicates in an effective, respectful and timely manner
   • Accesses the course at least once a week
   • Writes clearly with sufficient depth and breadth, especially through on-line technologies
   • Investigates, incorporates and shares helpful resources
   • Solicits, receives and incorporates feedback
   • Cooperatively meets time lines and resolves conflict.
4. Use a variety of computer related technologies effectively
   • Works comfortably in an on-line environment such as WebCT
   • Uses distance based communications such as e-mail, phone and web cameras.