On-line Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)

Curriculum Guideline

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Course
CYCC 1100
Discontinued
No
Course Code
CYCC 1100
Descriptive
On-line Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
Department
Child and Youth Care
Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Credits
3.00
Start Date
End Term
Not Specified
PLAR
Yes
Semester Length
Flexible delivery ranging from 2 to 15 weeks
Max Class Size
10
Contact Hours
60 hours: Web CT instruction
Method(s) Of Instruction
Online
Learning Activities
  • Students self-directed on-line learning
  • 1:1 instruction
Course Description
This on-line course is for child and youth care practitioners with at least two years of experience who are preparing to earn credit toward a Child and Youth Care Counsellor Diploma. Students may earn up to 75% of a credential based on assessment of their work/life learning. Students will work with an instructor within a Web CT environment and will learn how to use various methods of communication to support their completion of a wide range of prior learning assessments.
Course Content

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

  • Reflective self-assessment, linking theory to practice, critical thinking and problem solving are integral components of exemplary practice in the fields of education support and community living.
  • Practitioners are required to communicate clearly and effectively in a variety of modalities that include technology.
Learning Outcomes

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.
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:

  • CYCC 1100 is a Mastery course.
  • On-line quizzes, self-assessments, reflective narratives, case studies and personal interviews, demonstration by audio/video tape, other.
  • Courses earned as a result of CYCC 1100 On-line Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition will be graded in the same way as stated in each courses’ Curriculum Guideline.

This course is PLAR.  Prior Leaning assessment and recognition is an integral part of this course.

Textbook Materials

T.B.A.

Prerequisites

Permission of CYCC Faculty