2nd year CYF StudentsProgram Design OPTIONS

Information Meeting:

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

6:30 pm

in MACS 121

1

Agenda• Introductions• Why are we here?• Where do we go from here? •  Student Preferences•  How to Register•  Q & A

2

Why are we here?

•Bachelor of APPLIED Science•Introduction to the BASc practicum/field placement process & courses

3

Career Options:Planning your Electives

See the CYF Handbook http://www.uoguelph.ca/family/undergraduate/child-youth-and-family

• Graduate Education• Education• Early Childhood Education• Child and Youth Services

4

Career Options:Membership in the College of Early

Childhood Educators (CECE) • FRHD*2040 Principles of Program Design for Children• FRHD*2260 Infant Development• FRHD*2270 Early and Middle Childhood• FRHD*3190*DE Administration of Programs for

Children and Youth• FRHD*3200 Practicum – Child• FRHD*4170 Practicum in Child, Youth and Family

(in a placement designated as Child, or Co-op Work Term)

• FRHD*4180 Assessment and Intervention• FRHD*4210 Senior Seminar in Early Education & Care

5

Career Options: Planning your Electives

• Family Relations & Human Development

• Couple & Family Therapy

• Social Work • Psychology • Rehabilitation Sciences • Occupational Therapy

• Physiotherapy • Speech/Language• Special Needs• Child Life• Law • Medicine/Psychiatry

6

Graduate Education

From the Undergrad Calendar:

• FRHD*2040 Principles of Program Design for Children W (3-0) [0.50]

This course will examine the elements involved in planning and implementing quality play-based programs for young children. Some of the issues include: the role of the teacher, meeting developmental needs, the materials and the organization of the environment, and instructional strategies. The course will involve a workshop component.

Prerequisite(s):FRHD*2270 or PSYC*2450

Restricted to students in B.A.Sc. Program (CYF, CYF:C majors).

7

FRHD*2300 Principles of Program Design for Youth W (3-0) [0.50]

This course will examine the elements involved in planning and implementing effective prevention, education, and support programs for youth and their families. Programs include alternative education, independent living, community justice initiatives, sexual health, and physical education and nutrition strategies. Major topics covered in this course include: the roles of organizations and child and youth counsellors; empowerment of youth, their families and communities; working with diverse populations; needs assessments; program planning and service delivery; and program evaluation. Case studies of innovative programs are highlighted.

Prerequisite(s):FRHD*2280, (FRHD*2060 or FRHD*2270) Restricted to students in B.A.Sc. CYF and CYF:C.

8

Commonalities between the courses

• Both develop and enhance foundational skills (planning programs in our work with children, youth & families)

•  Both offer Transferable skills to the 3rd & 4th year placements AND a broad range of professional career options

•  Both offer students the opportunity for breadth of experience

•  Similar career options, with the exception of level of teaching (primary/junior vs. intermediate/senior)

•  Scheduling

9

Differences between the coursesFRHD*2040 FRHD*2300

Primary interest

Children Youth

For who students who eventually want to work with children under the age of 11 years

students who eventually want to work with youth, ages 11+ (many youth are at risk academically, socially, behaviourally)

10

FRHD*2040 FRHD*2300

3rd Year placement

FRHD*3200at Child Care & Learning Centre

FRHD*3250Community schools, middle & high school level, may be in a regular classroom, with a CYC, with a Special Ed teacher, literacy programs, etc.

4th Year placement

No matter which 3rd year placement you do, all students will have the SAME opportunity for a varied experience in 4th year

11

FRHD*2040 FRHD*2300

Career options

Education Primary/junior-intermediate teaching, Social Work, Speech & Language, OT, PT etc ECE accreditation

Human Services; Education Junior-Intermediate - Senior teaching, Social Work, OT, PT, Speech & Language, etc

12

Program Design Courses

FRHD*2040 or FRHD*2300

• Student Preference• Special student group status• Faculty Resources • Registration on a 1st come basis on

WebAdvisor

13

The Registration Process: WebAdvisor

FRHD*2040*01 Program Design for Children

(max. 60 students; spaces will open each day of the course selection period)

LEC Tues, Thur11:30AM - 12:50PMCRSC, Room 116

T. van Rhijn

FRHD*2300*01 Program Design for Youth(*Cross-listed with FRHD*2350)(max. 35 students; spaces will open each day of the course selection period)

LEC Mon, Wed01:30PM - 2:20PMANNU, Room 156

S. Mayne-Devine

14

Special Groups of Students

• ECE Certificate/Diploma – if you already have it, see Program Counsellor (may be exempt from 2040 & 3200)

• Transfer students – may need 3rd year practicum in fall & 4th year practicum in winter

15

Co-op Students

• Take 3rd year practicum, optional 4th year

• Automatically placed in practicum in Winter of 3rd year

Our dept. Co-op Advisor is Prof. Michele Preyde mpreyde@uoguelph.ca

16

Co-op Experience

• Work terms- full time, 3 semesters • Paid learning and employment

experiences• Opportunity to develop diverse

skills (micro to macro)• Responsibility and accountability

17

Coop Opportunities• Education Specialists and

Teaching Assistants• Child and Youth Treatment

Providers• Camp Counsellors• Program Developers and

Coordinators • Family & Community Service

18

Co-op Skills & Strengths

• Work directly with children / youth or vulnerable individuals

• Develop and hone professional skills including communication

• Develop appreciation for the broader context affecting children, youth and vulnerable people

19

Scheduling Updates

• Refer to an email from Linda Zehr October 2, 2012

• Watch the listserve for updates

20

Need Program Advice?• BASc Program Counselling Office

MINS 253, Linda Zehr, Program Counsellor

Make an appointment: bascprog@uoguelph.ca

• CYF: C Faculty Advisor: mpreyde@uoguelph.ca

21