St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the Dufferin-Peel community
to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest extent possible as we all journey from the early
years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department: Special Education
Course:
Advanced Learning Strategies: Skills for Success After Secondary School
Course Code: GLE 4O1
Course Description:
This course improves students’ learning and personal management skills, preparing them to make successful
transitions to work, training, and/or postsecondary education destinations. Students will assess their learning abilities
and use literacy, numeracy, and research skills and personal management techniques to maximize their learning.
Students will investigate trends and resources to support their postsecondary employment, training, and/or education
choices and develop a plan to help them meet their learning and career goals.
Strand & Unit Title:
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
Unit 1
CGE2b read, understand and use written materials effectively
CGE3c Thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems
CGE4f applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time and resource
management skills
CGE3b create, adapt, evaluate new ideas in light of the common good
CGE3d make decisions in light of gospel values with an informed moral conscience
CGE4c Takes initiative and demonstrates Christian leadership
CGE7b Accepts accountability for one's own actions
CGE7d Promotes the sacredness of life
CGE7e Witnesses Catholic social teaching by promoting equality, democracy, and solidarity for
a just, peaceful and compassionate society
CGE3d Makes decisions in light of gospel values with an informed moral conscience
CGE4d Responds to, manages and constructively influences change in a discerning manner
CGE4e Sets appropriate goals and priorities in school, work and personal life
CGE4f Applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time and resource
management skills
CGE4g Examines and reflects on one's personal values, abilities and aspirations influencing life's
choices and opportunities
CGE5h applies skills for employability, self-employment and entrepreneurship relative to
Christian vocation
CGE5d Finds meaning, dignity, fulfillment and vocation in work which contributes to the
common good
CGE1e Speaks the language of life..."recognizing that life is an unearned gift and that a person
entrusted with life does not own it but that one is called to protect and cherish it."
CGE2c present information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others
CGE4c Takes initiative and demonstrates Christian leadership
CGE4d Responds to, manages and constructively influences change in a discerning manner
Learning Skills
(Assessing My Work Skills)
Unit 2
Personal Management
(Collaboration & Networking)
Unit 3
Assemble My Alternatives
(Exploration of Opportunities)
Unit 4
Preparation for Transition and
Change
(Navigate My Pathway)
Assessment and Evaluation
Category Weightings
Knowledge & Understanding
Thinking & Investigation
Application
Communication
Weight %
25%
25%
25%
25%
Final Summative Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Overall
Weighting
70%
30%
Not Applicable
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing
Success pg. 11. http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf.