EACSW 196 Practicum II is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their abilities in field settings. It provides students with opportunities to learn experientially and to apply concepts from the classroom.
Practicum offers students opportunities to self-evaluate and receive feedback about their knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes in the field of Education Assistant and Community Support Worker.
Prerequisites: Completion of all EACS course work with a minimum grade of 60%.
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 | 5 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 200 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 16 |
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| Other | 184 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate an ability to correctly apply the skills and philosophy taught in the Education Assistant and Community Support Worker program when working with people who have disabilities and their support teams
- Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge gained through the EACSW program courses to develop appropriate program adaptations for specific individuals with disabilities
- Demonstrate an ability to effectively use interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with others
- Demonstrate an ability to function as a contributing member of an interdisciplinary team
- Demonstrate empathy and warmth towards individuals and sincere concern for the individuals' welfare
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt his/her approaches in response to feedback from supervisory personnel
- Demonstrate accountability for his/her personal professional conduct and for performance of all assigned responsibilities
Teaching and Learning Approach
The practicum will provide opportunities for the learner to relate theory to practice, as well as to develop the
professional skills required in the work setting. The support and guidance of the on-site supervisor is critical to
the process by providing structured and specific on-site feedback. The College instructor along with the student
and on-site supervisor will meet to discuss the students’ progress and learning goals at the mid-point and final.
Students have one day in the middle of the practicum and at the end of practicum in class with college instructors
and other students to support the integration of theory from the certificate course content with work experience.Learning Resources
Required:
Practicum Guide and Assignment Package
Recommended:
EACSW program texts
Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Connection of theory to practice. Implementation of theoretical principles and practical skills in real- world settings. Gradual assumption of more responsibility and independent work as skill development is demonstrated in practice.Assessment
| Title |
Learning Outcomes |
Value |
| Performance in Practicum based on feedback from on-site supervisor on practicum competencies and completion of required hours |
1, 2, 3, 4, 7 5, 6 |
50% |
| Weekly Summary Uploads |
1, 2, 3, 4, 7 5, 6 |
20% |
| Weekly Forum Posts (4) & Replies (2) |
1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
10% |
| Final Paper (5 components) |
7 |
20% |
| Total |
100% |
Grading Table
Competency-based Grades
This grading system is based on satisfactory acquisition of defined skills or successful completion of the course learning outcomes. It is used where standard numerical grades are not generally applied, for example in evaluating practicum performance or work placements, in pass/fail courses or for non-credit courses.
| Grade |
Description |
| AAV |
ABOVE AVERAGE -The student has mastered all or most course objectives/requirements in a minimum time frame and has exemplified good work and study habits. |
| COM |
COMPLETE – denotes that the student has mastered a satisfactory number of course objectives/requirements in a non-credit course |
| CRG |
CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was satisfactory in a credit course. |
| NCG |
NO CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was unsatisfactory. |
| PCG |
PARTIAL CREDIT GRANTED – denotes that the student has successfully completed a portion of the course objectives in a credit course. |
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.