Course Details
Course Code: EDAS 154
Credits: 3
Calendar Description:
This is a summative course which focuses on professionalism and on-going professional development. Attention is given to topics such as the elements of exemplary practice, ethical practice, confidentiality and professional development. As students work through the course, they will create a portfolio that showcases their learning throughout the program. Students will also develop a professional development plan to help guide their personal learning after they graduate from the program.
Date First Offered: 2010-09-01
Hours:
- Total Hours: 45
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Lecture Hours: 45
Total Weeks: 15
This course is offered online: No
Pre-Requisites:
- EDAS 153 Block Practicum
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EDAS 146 Understanding Learning Challenges
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EDAS 148 Exploring Diversity
Non-Course Pre-Requisites: None
Co-Requisites: None
Rearticulation Submission: No
Course Content:
Themes:
- Professionalism
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Exemplary practice
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Lifelong learning
Concepts:
- Ethical standards and principles
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Decision making models
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Role of education assistant
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Professional responsibilities
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Legal responsibilities
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Exemplary practice
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Code of ethics
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Values and beliefs
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Ethical practice
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Critical thinking frameworks
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Confidentiality
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Personal philosophy
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Importance of professional development
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Professional portfolio
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Self-assessment
Learning Outcomes:
Overarching Learning Outcome:
The intention of this course is to prepare students to work as professionals within the education field. A student who successfully completes this course will be able to:
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Use his/her personal understanding of exemplary practice to work effectively in a school setting
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Apply his/her understanding of lifelong learning to personal professional development
Specific Learning Outcomes:
A student who successfully completes this course will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
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Engage in exemplary practice
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Follow professional obligations and commitments as outlined by a pertinent professional code of ethics
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Create and maintain a professional portfolio
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Assess personal needs in relation to responsibilities
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Create and maintain a professional development plan
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Identify and participate in available learning opportunities
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Apply learning and development to practice
Skills:
- Self assess
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Identify own learning
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Set goals
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Think critically
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Think creatively
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Make ethical decisions
Grading System: Letters
Passing Grade: C (60%)
Grading Weight:
- Portfolio: 90 %
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Participation: 10 %
Number of Assignments: 1
Nature of Participation:
- Discussions/ online postings
Writing Assignments:
- A personal/ professional portfolio
Percentage of Individual Work: 90
Percentage of Group Work: 10
Course Offered in Other Programs: Yes
Other Programs:
- Education Assistant Diploma
Text Books:
- Required - Koprowski, S. & Long, C.A., Portfolio Development for Pareducators (Boston). Chapters Covered: All
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Required - National Wellness Institute, Testwell (Boston, WCB/McGraw-Hill)