2 Credit Co-op Course Outline
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Guidance
Co-operative Education
COOP22
Open
11 & 12
None
2.0
220
Ministry Guidelines:
Co-operative Education and Other Forms of Experiential Learning.
Course Description:
The 2 credit program is designed for students wishing to explore a
chosen career path through an afternoon experiential learning
opportunity. The pre-placement component prepares students for
their semester in the workforce, while the placement component
enables them to build and refine their employability skills.
Ontario Catholic School
Graduate Expectations:
Students are expected to demonstrate the Ontario Catholic Graduate
Expectations throughout the experiential learning process while
developing their ability to model gospel values.
Instructor:
Mr. P. Vital
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ASSESSMENT and EVALUATION
Final %
15
25
30
30
Category
Pre-Placement
Integration
Workplace Evaluation
Summative Showcase
Application
25
25
25
25
Communication
25
25
25
25
Knowledge
25
25
25
25
Thinking
25
25
25
25
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS and UNITS COVERED
This is an intensely practical course. Daily attendance and participation is important to ensure success.
Sample Course Units that may be covered include:
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Resume, Cover Letter, Application Forms, Interview Skills
Self-Assessment
Human Rights
Employment Standards Act
Health and Safety
Labour Unions
Employability Skills
Confidentiality, Ethics, Values
First Day on the Job
Conflict Resolution, Stress Management
Teaching and Learning Strategies
A variety of teaching and learning strategies are used throughout this course including:
 classroom lessons
 collaborative and cooperative learning
 team or group brainstorming
 student teacher conferencing
 independent and collaborative research and testing
 independent study and writing
 individual and group presentations
 developing confidence to contribute to society
 the use of computer technology in the classroom
 developing and applying employability skills in the workplace
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LEARNING SKILLS AND WORK HABITS IN GRADES 9 TO 12
(Growing Success - Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting in Ontario Schools, 2010 - Pg. 11)
Learning Skills and Work
Habits
Responsibility
Organization
Independent Work
Collaboration
Initiative
Self-regulation
Sample Behaviors
The student:
 Fulfills responsibilities and commitments with the learning
environment;
 Completes and submits class work, homework, and
assignments according to agreed-upon timelines;
 Takes responsibility for and manages own behavior.
The student:
 Devises and follows a plan and process for completing work
and tasks;
 Establishes priorities and manages time to complete tasks and
achieve goals;
 Identifies, gathers, evaluates, and uses information, technology,
and resources to complete tasks.
The student:
 Independently monitors, assesses, and revises plans to
complete tasks and meet goals;
 Uses class time appropriately to complete tasks;
 Follows instructions with minimal supervision.
The student:
 Accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a
group;
 Responds positively to the ideas, opinions, values, and
traditions of others;
 Builds healthy peer-to-peer relationships through personal and
media-assisted interactions;
 Works with others to resolve conflicts and build consensus to
achieve group goals;
 Shares information, resources, and expertise and promotes
critical thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
The student:
 Looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities for learning;
 Demonstrates the capacity for innovation and a willingness to
take risks;
 Demonstrates curiosity and interest in learning;
 Approaches new tasks with a positive attitude;
 Recognizes and advocates appropriately for the rights of self
and others.
The student:
 Sets own individual goals and monitors progress towards
achieving them;
 Seeks clarification or assistance when needed;
 Assesses and reflects critically on own strengths, needs, and
interests;
 Identifies learning opportunities, choices, and strategies to
meet personal needs and achieve goals;
 Perseveres and makes an effort when responding to challenges.
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