College Success Skills
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Enhance and strengthen your skills for success for college and
career. Emphasis is on personal management, study skills, and
critical thinking.
FNMI Community Liaison: Role and
Responsibilities
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Develop knowledge of roles and responsibilities of Community Liaison
staff. Learn the skills and attitudes necessary to work
professionally and effectively with children, parents and the
community within legal and ethical standards and provincial policies
and legislation.
Aboriginal History, Identity and Culture
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Develop an awareness and understanding of diverse Aboriginal, First
Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures and cultural practices. Focus is
on history, spirituality, and traditions of diverse Aboriginal
cultures.
Cross Cultural Communication and
Interpersonal Relationships
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Expand self understanding and awareness of your own behaviour and
beliefs as a platform to develop effective interpersonal
communication skills in a cross cultural context.
Therapeutic and Professional
Communication
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Prerequisite: Cross Cultural Communication and Interpersonal
Relationships or permission of the Department
Learn about the communication skills required when developing and
establishing trust with children and families, assessing situations
of risk, and providing counselling under the supervision of
school/jurisdiction staff.
Relationships or permission of the
Department
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Learn about the communication skills required when developing and
establishing trust with children and families, assessing situations
of risk, and providing counselling under the supervision of
school/jurisdiction staff.
Human Development Across the Lifespan
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Examine
developmental theories through the lens of Aboriginal history
and culture, recognizing that traditional developmental theories
may not take into account Aboriginal culture, or the impact of
Aboriginal history on an individual’s development.
Introduction to
Exceptionalities
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Explore the history, philosophy, legislation, values, trends, and
issues related to exceptional learners. Learn about student
inclusion and exceptionalities ranging from mild to severe that may
be more prevalent among Aboriginal students and families.
Strategies to
Assist with Learner Success
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Understand the learning processes and application of learning
principles in providing instructional support to Aboriginal
students.
Fundamentals of
Written Communication
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Develop and practice fundamental writing skills with an emphasis on
grammar and basic professional correspondence including letters,
memos, and reports.
Computer
Applications for Community Liaison Staff
Instruction and practice are provided in Microsoft Word, Windows and
internet applications for the workplace. In addition, learn to
effectively use assistive technology with students who require
support for their learning.
Professional
Practices: Leadership and Teamwork
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Learn leadership skills to influence, shape and imbed values,
attitudes, beliefs and behaviours consistent with the needs of
Aboriginal children, their families and the school.
Developing Family,
School and Community Relationships
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Learn to work cooperatively and foster positive relationships with
significant adults in the child’s environment, namely
parents/guardians, school and jurisdiction staff, and community
members.
Practicum 1
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Prerequisite: Role of the FNMI Community Liaison or
permission of the Department Begin integrating theory and practice
in an educational setting. The main focus of this practicum is
supervised work with children, supporting their academic success
within the context of the school, the family and the community.
Practicum 2
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Prerequisite: Practicum 1 or permission of the department
This practicum builds on the knowledge and experience gained in
Practicum 1, continuing to focus on supporting children and
families, and acting as advocates for Aboriginal children within the
school and community.
Introduction to
e-Portfolio
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This course introduces you to e-portfolio philosophy and software.
Create and maintain an e-portfolio that emphasizes your personal,
educational, and career goals.
Career Skills
Evaluation
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This final course in the college success series helps you assess
your employment skills and design a professional development plan as
you prepare to transition from college to the workplace.
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