This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Calendar for 2008-2009 (SPRING) and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
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Community And Health Studies
Interpersonal Communication
Students will focus on the knowledge and basic skills for effective interpersonal communication. They will examine their own style of communicating. Students will demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication with others in a variety of contexts.
The Reflective Practitioner
Students will explore their professional practice through the Art and Inquiry Workshop, a creating, integrating, and reflecting inquiry approach. They will examine experiences and issues central to professionalism as a direct support practitioner.
Prerequisites: One full year of work experience in a field related to Community and Health Studies.
Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Students will develop an understanding of the nature and characteristics of autism spectrum disorders. They will examine the current research on best practices for supporting students with autism spectrum disorders in a variety of educational settings. Students will explore functional assessment practices, positive behaviour supports, and a wide range of strategies and materials that enhance learning, communication, and social skills.
Prerequisites: ECHS 1125 and 1135 and (SETA 1101 and 1105 and 1161 and 1120 and 1270) or (CSWC 1135 and 1250 and HSWC 1160)
Teaching and Learning in Communities
Students will critically examine and apply a variety of teaching/learning theories, perspectives, and strategies that underlie meaningful interactions with individuals, families, and groups. They will explore the influence of personal meaning, beliefs, and values on teaching/learning processes. Students will participate in teaching/learning experiences with diverse communities using a community development model.
Prerequisites: a minimum of 45 credits and ENGL 1100 or 1110 or equivalent.
Healing Arts I
Students will examine the philosophy of healing, and the ways in which creativity, spirituality, and beauty contribute to holistic health. They will examine theories and models related to multicultural healing practices. Students will evaluate selected complementary and alternative therapies to gain practical insights about personal healing in this assisted online course.
Becoming a Mentor
Students will analyze organizational cultures and their own mentoring needs in an on-line learning environment. They will explore the characteristics, stages, challenges, and rewards of mentoring relationships in order to become effective mentors. Students will develop learning plans specific to work-related transitions such as being a new employee, accepting a new position, and preparing for retirement.
Nursing Concepts and Theories
Students will examine concepts and theories related to current nursing practice.They will apply ethical, feminist, and critical social theories and a phenomenological perspective when exploring self, others, health, and healing. Students will use their own practice experiences to make meaning of conceptual frameworks.
Prerequisites: Licensure as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse