COURSE OUTLINE

Course Professional Engagement VII (2016-2017)

Code / Version ECE74000 (100)

Total Hours 150

Credits 9

PreRequisite(s) ECE73020 (100) Prof Engagement VI

and SOCS73000 (100) Social Action
CoRequisite(s) SOCS74010 (100) Social Policy

Course Description
The focus of this course is on leadership within professional communities of practice. With an opportunity to specialize, students will further
their capabilities as future leaders in interprofessional community practice. Through reflective classroom experiences students will critically
evaluate the contribution of community based research in supporting the development of healthy, engaged citizens. Students will be
challenged to become engaged citizens, support engagement in their communities and advocate for changes to social policy. Student
learning will continue to be chronicled through the professional portfolio.

PLAR Eligible: Yes

Course Outcomes
Successful completion of this course will enable the student to:
1. Critique community based research evidence
2. Critique social policies that influence polices, practices, and programs in community based settings
3. Propose professional recommendations to policies, practices and programs
4. Demonstrate personal awareness and ones own ability to influence change that supports inclusion, social justice, equity and diversity
5. Propose a community based project supports the values inclusion, social justice, equity and diversity
6. Act in a manner consistent with professional ethical practice
7. Demonstrate professional leadership in community practice
8. Assess ones own personal knowledge and performance of professional learning and engagement
9. Utilize appropriate technology to deliver a visual and oral presentation

Essential Employability Skills addressed in this course Taught Reinforced Assessed

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Communication Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the X X
written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose
and meets the needs of the audience
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Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a X X
manner that ensures effective communication
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Numeracy Execute mathematical operations accurately
n
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Apply a systematic approach to solve problems X X
n
Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve X X
problems
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Information Management Locate, select, organize, and document information using X X
appropriate technology and information systems
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Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a X X
variety of sources
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Interpersonal Show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief X X
systems, and contributions of others
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Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that X X
contribute to effective working relationships and the
achievement of goals

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Course Professional Engagement VII (2016-2017)
Code / Version ECE74000 (100)

Essential Employability Skills addressed in this course Taught Reinforced Assessed

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Personal Manage the use of time and other resources to complete X X
projects
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Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and X X
consequences

Unit Outcomes
Successful completion of the following units will enable the student to:
1.0 Professional Engagement in Professional Practice
1.1 Demonstrate qualities of affirmation, support, and respect in the context of the professional practice setting
1.2 Contribute to a healthy work environment by demonstrating professional ethics including responsibility, cooperation, openness
and respect for others
1.3 Demonstrate initiative, active participation and responsibility for learning through the placement experience
1.4 Establish positive working relationships with all members of the inter-professional team
1.5 Practice awareness and professional decision-making in the context of responsive population focused practice
1.6 Create a positive inclusive learning experience for all members of the professional learning community
1.7 Act in a manner consistent with professional, legal, and ethical standards that conform to agency philosophical frameworks,
core values, and policies for professional practice
1.8 Interpret feedback to develop and reflect on enriching capabilities to apply with context of population focused practice
1.9 Communicate clearly, congruently and in a positive manner with individuals in the placement setting
1.10 Respect confidentiality within the community placement setting
2.0 Leadership and Advocacy in Professional Practice
2.1 Critically examine the values, beliefs, theories, and social policies that inform community practice
2.2 Evaluate the value of contributing to community research as a future leader in the field of early learning program development
2.3 Advocate for change (policies, programs, practices) for the purpose of supporting engagement within professional communities
of practice
2.4 Propose solutions to programs, policies and/or practices that bridge theory and professional practice
2.5 Analyze program recommendations through the lens of inclusion, social justice, equity and diversity
3.0 Community Based Research
3.1 Compose a list of possible areas of research interests for the purpose of planning and carrying out a community based
research project
3.2 Evaluate possible areas of research interest through the lens of inclusion, social justice, equity and diversity
3.3 Evaluate the role of the professional in research for the purpose of influencing change to programs, policies and/or practices in
community settings
3.4 Evaluate the value of contributing to community research as a future leader in the field of early learning program developmen
4.0 Engage in Reflective Practice
4.1 Integrate the use of various tools to engage in pedagogical thinking (e.g. documentation, journals and reflections, critical
literacy) for the purpose of enriching professional learning
4.2 Analyze current knowledge, understanding, skills and abilities in the context of community based practice
4.3 Analyze emotions, professional experiences, and responses to add to existing knowledge for the purpsose of reaching a higher
level of understanding
4.4 Appraise feedback to develop and reflect on consolidating one's professional practice capabilities

Required Student Resources

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Links to appropriate readings posted in eConestoga

Optional Student Resources

Evaluation

The minimum passing grade for this course is 60 (C).

In order to successfully complete this course, the student is required to meet the following evaluation criteria:

Assignments 20.00

Presentations 30.00

Professional Portfolio 30.00

Placement Evaluation 20.00

100.00 %

Other

Conestoga College is committed to providing academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Please contact the
Accessibility Services Office.

Prepared By Catherine O'Toole

School Health & Life Sciences & Community Services

Date 2016-06-24 Conestoga ITAL

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