CYW657 - Exceptionalities of Children & Youth

Subject Title
Exceptionalities of Children & Youth

Subject Description
Field Work Placement is an opportunity for students to gain practical experience in a supervised placement setting. The student learns the philosophy, function, procedures, strengths and limitations of a Child and Youth Work agency, school or Hospital setting. The student has the opportunity in the supervised placement setting to practice Child and Youth Work Skills acquired through the Seneca College Child and Youth Worker subjects. In addition, she/he learns to become part of a service team and learns to provide support and services to meet the needs of children, youth and families serviced by the agency, school or hospital. The student is required to reliably demonstrate all relevant Ontario Ministry Child and Youth Worker Vocational Standards.

Credit Status
one credit

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

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Demonstrate the ability to set realistic goals for their
placement experience.

2. Participate in professional development activities that
promote professional growth.

3. As an adult learner demonstrate the ability to take
responsibility for their field placement learning
opportunities.

4. Reliably demonstrate the field placement competencies and
objectives outlined in the third year field manual final
evaluation.

5. Reliably demonstrate all relevant Ontario Ministry Child
and Youth Worker Vocational Standards.

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.