EACS 161 Person-Centred Planning

School of Health and Human Services

EACS 161 Person-Centered Planning focuses on the need for planning, advantages and disadvantages of planning and the key elements of the planning process. The course examines how to identify and obtain information relevant to planning, formulation of long and short-term objectives, prioritization of objectives, and translation of objectives into action. Emphasis is placed on viewing, planning as a dynamic process, and analysis of human interaction as part of the planning process. Models for structuring positive interaction of all planning team members are reviewed.

Prerequisites: Completion of All EACSW course work with a minimum of 60%

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Course Details
Total number of weeks	15
Total Credits
Total Hours	45

Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture	3

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

Students will be able to develop a comprehensive plan incorporating learning about goals, planning processes and the planning cycle and present a clear visual representation of that plan to others
Students will demonstrate their ability to be part of planning a major community event, including teamwork, personal and team goal setting, demonstrating personal responsibility and self-assessing both progress and final results
The student will personally experience a variety of typical planning processes that occur within the role of the EACS, and demonstrate critical thinking about their experience that will inform future practice
Students will be able to self-assess their teamwork style and contributions in a meaningful way and share their perspectives clearly and objectively with others
Students will be able to choose an area of personal interest and passion and create a relevant planning document reflecting critical thinking and clear perspectives

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

Readings as provided by the Instructor.

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. 1. Overview and structure of course: The Planning Cycle: Understand, Decide, Do, Review Skills for planning - Part 1 Team Work (Group Agreements) & Network, Critical Thinking (capacity, skills, performance), Creative Thinking

2. 2. Skills for planning - Part 2 Prioritization, task analysis & chunking, scheduling, time management

3. 3. Skills for Planning - Part 3, budgeting, costing, tool use, and knowledge of processes Understanding person-centred Planning process: PATH - Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope

4. 4. Understanding - Part 1 Gaining the Comprehensive Picture Identification of problems (have to), goals (how to), and aspirations (want to). Community Consultation (systems capacity, group capacity, individual capacity) People and organizations (capacity & skill inventories) Options for HOME

5. 5. Understand - Part 2 Locations, Space requirements, transportation, capital assets and gaps SWAT/SOAR Options for IEP

6. 6. Understand - Part 3 Guest Speaker Funding sources (in-kind, other service- based assets), grants, etc. Identification of and estimation of costs. Understand different forms of plans (PATH, SMART, GANDTT, Kanban, etc). How To Write A Successful Proposal Options for Work

7. 7. Reading Week

8. 8. Decide - Creation of the Plan of Action: Group agreements, how to preserve the voice of the most effected by the plan. Goal setting: prioritization, chunking, scheduling Task allocation: who does what? Funding: what are the funding sources, timelines, and applications needed? Options for Transitions

9. 9. DO - Aspect of the planning cycle with the most action, most accountability. Time management in action. Procrastination. The Middle Problem.

10. 10. Do - Part 2 Communication, ongoing accountability Ongoing self-assessment: Thinking about practicum experiences - preparing goals for block practicum and preparation for Assignment 4

11. 11. Do - Part 3 Ongoing Allocation of Funds, Review of Spending

12. 12. Do - Part 4 Reporting: creation of reports, follow up, accountability to goals, final prioritization of attainable, affordable project completion (the art of compromise)

13. 13. Review and Lessons Learned: the planning cycle in action Critical Thinking & Reflection Communication: reporting out, social/media, funders, etc. CELEBRATION

14. 14. Review and Lessons Learned: Part 2 Presentations & Appreciative Inquiry

15. 15. Exam Week

Assessment

Title	Learning Outcomes	Value
Assignment 1 - My Successful Term Study Plan	1, 2, 3	25%
Assignment 2 - FORUM: My Teamwork Profile and Awareness Posting	2, 3, 4	10%
Assignment 3 - Group Project Planning & Team Time Journal	1, 2, 3, 4	40%
Assignment 4 - Practicum or Personal Goal - Looking ahead	1, 3, 5	25%
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
	DNW	0.00

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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.