EACS 157 Challenging Conditions introduces students to the impact of specific challenging conditions on the individual, the family and the service providers' practice. Four foundational questions are addressed for each topic:
a. What is it?
b. What can it look like (describing a continuum)
c. What can we do with what we know? (basic skills)
d. Where can we find out more (critical thinking about resources)
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Recognize and name challenging conditions when they see them
- Apply knowledge of challenging conditions and their implications in solution focused problem solving to support individuals in community settings
- Identify and use critical thinking skills when accessing information about challenging conditions including evidence based practices
Teaching and Learning Approach
This class requires active participation. Lectures, videos, and teaching of skills are combined with interactive
exercises, group discussion, and guest speakers. Studied concepts will be practiced through assignments which
are designed to take the learning outside the classroom, allowing the student to apply newly constructed
concepts, skills, and understandings.Learning Resources
Required:
Mary J. Wilk, RN, GNC(C), BA, BScN, MN (2018). Sorrentino's Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker (5th
Edition). Milton, Ontario. Elsevier.
"Conversations That Matter" subscription (conversationsthatmatter.org)
Additional readings as provided by the Instructor.
Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. 1. The Four Questions (foundational concepts), The four lenses of disability studies: Personal, Public, Critical, Definitional.
2. 2. Learning differences. Bloom's Revised Taxonomy. Howard Gardner. Current Learning Theories including Social Constructivism and Community of Inquiry.
3. 3. Learning Disabilities, Down Syndrome
4. 4. Autism Spectrum Disorder - Multiple perspectives
5. 5. FASD - Multiple Perspectives
6. 6. Traumatic Brain Injury
7. 7. Reading Week - Family Day Stat holiday
8. 8. Dementia, including Alzheimer's
9. 9. Mental Health - Depression, Anxiety, other common mental health experiences and diagnoses
10. 10. Understanding of multiple neurological disorders including: Parkinson’s, Seizures, Cerebral Palsy , Muscular Dystrophy and Multiple Sclerosis
11. 11. Understanding Mobility. Prosthetics and Orthotics.
12. 12. Hearing and Vision
13.
13. Low Incidence - understanding uncommon and rare disorders.
14. 14. Student Presentations and Celebration of Learning
15. 15. Exam Week
Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Read and Respond with 4 forum posts Conversations That Matter Viewings & | 1, 2 | 20% |
| Reflections | 2, 3 | 20% |
| Midterm Quiz â€" open book and Moodle | 1, 2, 3 | 20% |
| Final Quiz â€" open book and Moodle | 1, 2, 3 | 20% |
| Poster Session and Presentation | 2, 3 | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.