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Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Community Support Worker
CSWC 1130 cr-3
Supporting Learning I
Students will examine the interdependence of instructing and
learning, and how interdependence relates to the field of mental
disabilities. Students will create meaningful learning experiences
for people with diverse learning styles. Students will explore and
reflect on the concept of caring as it relates to their professional
actions.
Introduction to Practice as a Community Support Worker
Students will be introduced to practice settings where Community
Support Workers are usually employed. They will focus on
observation methods and the recording of behavior in these
settings. They will attend field placements and participate in
seminar groups to assist them in relating observations to human
services principles. Students will be required to demonstrate
selected professional competencies during this practicum.
Students will explore the concept quality-of-life and person-
centered planning. They will discuss the roles of family and human
service caregivers in planning, and develop strategies to support
the focus person’s goals. Students will examine the philosophy of
inclusion and its relationship to self and others.
Students will explore the practice of classroom assistants in school
communities. They will examine philosophical, organizational, and
daily aspects of school communities. Students will consider
collaborative approaches for enhancing the school experience of all
learners.
Students will have a four week experience in community settings
where Community Support Workers are typically employed. They
will also participate in seminars to discuss self, theory, and practice
issues.
Students will have a four week experience in community settings
where Community Support Workers are typically employed. They
will also participate in seminars to discuss self, theory, and practice
issues.
Students will integrate theory and practice to develop the
knowledge and skills necessary to provide personal care for
individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
Students will examine alternative and augmentative communication
systems, and behavioural supports to enhance an individual's
participation and interaction with other. They will explore models
of behaviour intervention, proactive decisions, and support
strategies
Students will have a five-week experience in community settings
where Community Support Workers are typically employed. They
will also participate in seminars to discuss self, theory and practice
issues.
Students will explore leadership not as a role but rather as a
capacity that can be developed. They will create a personal
philosophy of how they can demonstrate leadership in their
professional roles.
Prerequisites: Kwantlen Community Support Worker Certificate
Students will examine emerging concepts, models and practices in
supporting individuals with mental disabilities. They will explore
the impact on current field practices, lifelong supports, and on
their own work roles and responsibilities.
Prerequisites: Kwantlen Community Support Worker Certificate
CSWD 2150 cr-3
Directed Study: Community Living
Students will conduct a detailed inquiry on a topic relevant to the
primary principles of citizenship and choice for individuals with a
mental disability. They will be self-directed in their inquiry, which
will include readings and interviews. Students will relate the inquiry
to their own and others' professional practice.
Prerequisites: Kwantlen Community Support Worker Certificate
CSWD 2175 cr-4
The Professional Practice: Service-Learning
Students will apply their knowledge and skills to community based
issues and needs. They will participate in an experiential approach
to learning and engage in on-going collaboration with a
community group to create an end product that meets the needs of
the group.
Prerequisites: Kwantlen Community Support Worker Certificate
Community Support Worker Faculty
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