CYW547 - Field Work Seminar Iv

Subject Title
Field Work Seminar Iv

Subject Description
This is the fourth of five seminars related to the field placement. This seminar will also be offered concurrently with the subject Field Placement IV. Seminar is a forum for third-year students to integrate placement experiences with classroom learning. Common and recurring themes and issues related to the student?s field placement experience will be identified and prioritized for discussion. These recurring themes and issues will be explored through class discussions and activities. A primary focus of this seminar is to ensure that students are practicing safely and ethically within their placement setting. Students will be expected to take on greater responsibility during seminar classes and drawing upon their previous placement experience and course work.

Credit Status
one credit

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon successful completion of this subject, the learner will be able to;

1. Examine their own level of professionalism and human
relations skills and competencies.

2. Demonstrate the ability to participate as an active member
of a seminar group.

3. Demonstrate an awareness of current themes and issues
related to serving children, youth, and families.

4. Evaluate their individual learning needs and goals for
field placement.

5. Evaluate the importance of understanding the relationship
between field practice and theory.

6. Demonstrate an understanding of the community resources in
the surrounding area of your placement for children,
youth, and families.

7. Critically evaluate their field placement performance
based on the Field Placement Competencies and objectives

8. Recognize the necessary steps required to transfer from
student to entry level child and youth worker

9. Understand the Ontario Ministry?s Child and Youth Worker
vocational standards.

10. Examine the role and importance of membership in the
Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counsellors

In addition to the above learning outcomes, students are expected to attend all classes and participate fully. Confidentiality, courtesy and respect for peers and faculty are expected at all times. All of the above knowledge and skills will be teacher and self evaluated on an ongoing basis through assignments and classroom activities.

Cheating and Plagiarism
Each student should be aware of the College's policy regarding Cheating and Plagiarism. Seneca's Academic Policy will be strictly enforced.

To support academic honesty at Seneca College, all work submitted by students may be reviewed for authenticity and originality, utilizing software tools and third party services. Please visit the Academic Honesty site on http://library.senecacollege.ca for further information regarding cheating and plagiarism policies and procedures.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecacollege.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Disabilities Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.