Lecture - 4 hours per week.
- Lecture
- Group Work
- Student Presentations
- Guest Speakers
- Audio-Visual Presentations
All methods of instruction apply to in class, hybrid and/or online modes of learning.
The following Indigenous principles guide the design and delivery of this course:
- Explore specific policies and legislation that empower practitioners to work respectfully and effectively with Indigenous children, youth, families, and communities involved with Indigenous and mainstream systems.
- Understand the concept of Indigenous control over services to Indigenous children, youth and families as a necessary element in Reconciliation.
- Practitioners who understand the systems in which they work can access resources and effectively use the network of services and agencies.
- Understand how to respectfully address biased principles, value statements and policies.
- Interpret current policy issues of Indigenous child welfare, education, and youth justice specific to the needs of Indigenous children, youth, families and communities.
- Examine organizational procedures and structures of agencies that impact Indigenous children, youth, and families, both historically and currently.
- Explore how the youth justice system intersects with the child welfare system and the impact on Indigenous children, youth, families, and communities.
- Apply knowledge of specific policies, legislation and procedures governing Indigenous child welfare, youth justice and education to individual situations.
- Develop an informed position to engage in advocacy for the needs of Indigenous children, youth and families.
This course will conform to the Douglas College Evaluation Policy regarding the number and weighting of evaluations.
- Written Assignments
- Group Presentations
- Self Assessment
- Classroom Activity Participation
- Other
This is a letter-graded course
Instructors may use a student’s record of attendance and/or level of active participation as part of the student’s graded performance. Expectations and grade calculations regarding class attendance and participation will be clearly defined in the instructor course outline.
Students in the CYCC program are required to maintain a minimun grade of 60% (C) in all CYCC courses in order to progress in the program. Additionally, CYCC 1220 and CYCC 2432 will require a minimum grade of 65% (C+) in order to be applied as a pre-requisite.
Textbooks and materials are to be purchased by students. A list of required textbooks and materials is provided for students at the beginning of the semester.
Course is restricted to Indigenous Pathway students. Students from other programs, please contact coordinator for registration.
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