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Fundamentals for Success in Developmental Services

Course CodeDSWP-104
Lecture hours per week2
Lab hours per week
Course AvailabilityOpen
Description

This course prepares students for academic and professional success as a Developmental Services Worker.

In the first part of the course, students will explore the resources available in the college to support their success as a student in a post-secondary environment. Students will define their personal learning styles and develop a student success plan. This course will also teach research, digital literacy skills and communication skills, required for student and professional success. Students will also gain knowledge of the policies, procedures and practices of the program through reading and discussing the Developmental Services Worker Student Handbook and Field Placement Manual.

In the second half of the course, students will learn about the professional competencies required for Field Placement and to work as a Developmental Services Worker.

Course Learning Outcomes:

  1. Compose a personal student success plan, based on individual learning styles and learning strategies.
  2. Identify and describe Centennial College's resources available to support student success
  3. Practice, Apply and Display professional competencies and Field Placement readiness, through resume writing, placement interviews and case scenarios
  4. Identify relevant policies, procedures and practices from the Developmental Services Worker Handbook and Field Placement Manual.
  5. Practice and Implement APA formatting, writing, research and digital literacy skills.
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