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EIB Program: Scope and Sequence Chart 1

Scope and Sequence Chart

EIB 1 Professional Verbal CommunicationModule Name Knowledge Objectives

Students will understand:Skill ObjectivesStudents will be able to:

Total Hours

1.1 Socializing and Networking Skills

Language and techniques for socializing and networking in a professional situation

Culturally appropriate appearance, behaviour and conversation topics in professional social situations

Effectively socialize and network in a professional context

1.5

1.2 Professional Communication

Techniques for communicating clearly, confidently and directly in professional situations

The concept of plain language and the appropriate use of acronyms, jargon and slang

Communicate orally in a professional manner

Speak in plain language

1.5

1.3 Conversation Management Skills

Techniques for asking questions, including open and closed questions

Culturally appropriate questions for different social situations

Techniques for active listening Language for asking for clarification Techniques for turn-taking and

interrupting

Appropriately and correctly ask questions

Listen actively Request clarification Use culturally and linguistically

appropriate turn-taking and interrupting techniques

1.5

1.4 Offering Opinion, Agreeing and Disagreeing

Language and techniques for offering opinion

Language and techniques for agreeing Language and techniques for

disagreeing The difference between assertive and

aggressive

Offer opinions, agree and disagree in a culturally appropriate way

1.5

1.5 Telephone Communication Skills

The etiquette for communicating professionally on the telephone

Phraseology for communicating on the telephone

Communicate effectively and professionally on the telephone

1.5

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Module Name Knowledge ObjectivesStudents will understand:

Skill ObjectivesStudents will be able to:

Total Hours

1.6 Non-Verbal Communication

The different aspects of non-verbal communication

How to interpret non-verbal communication appropriately

How to use appropriate non-verbal communication for the Canadian work context

Use non-verbal communication appropriately in a professional context

3

1.7 Presentation Skills The structure of a formal professional presentation

Phraseology for each stage of a presentation

Techniques for presenting effectively Guidelines for the use of PowerPoint

and other presentation tools

Create a well-structured professional presentation

Clearly and confidently deliver a professional presentation

Effectively use PowerPoint and other presentation tools

6

1.8 Interview Skills The structure of a formal interview Typical interview questions Phraseology for an interview Legal and illegal interview questions Culturally appropriate interview

behaviour Different types of interviews

(behavioural, panel, telephone, video)

Interview and job preparation services offered by local immigrant services provider

Prepare themselves for a job interview 4.5

1.9 Professional Verbal Communication Case Studies

How to analyze real life situations in which professional verbal communication impacted an individual’s work performance

Apply the concepts introduced in this module to real life situations

3

Total Hours 22.5



EIB 2 Professional Written CommunicationModule Name Knowledge Objectives


Total Hours

2.1 A Professional Writing Style

The importance of understanding your audience

The importance of plain language in written communication

The differences between formal and informal writing styles

Phraseology for formal writing How to correctly use acronyms

Write according to their audience Use correct phraseology in formal

writing Write in plain language Correctly use acronyms

1.5

2.2 Formatting Written Communication

The correct format for memos, letters and short reports

What plagiarism is and how to reference someone else’s work

Correctly format memos, letters and short reports

Correctly reference someone else’s work

3

2.3 Electronic Communication

The format for professional e-mails The etiquette for the use of e-mail,

blogs, Facebook and Twitter in a professional context

The legal implications of electronic communication use

Use electronic communication appropriately in a professional context

1.5

2.4 Writing a Cover Letter and Resume

The purpose of a cover letter and a resume

The correct format for a cover letter and a resume

The do’s and don’t’s for a cover letter and a resume

Write a professional cover letter and resume for the environmental sector

6.0

2.5 Proofreading and Editing Your Written Communication

The importance of proofreading and editing their own work

Proofreading for purpose and audience Key grammatical edits to look for Key punctuation edits to look for

Proofread and edit their own written work

1.5

Total Hours 13.5



EIB 3 Technical WritingModule Name Knowledge Objectives


Total Hours

3.1 Adapting to Your Technical Audience

Various audience types and factors that influence how the audience is interpreting their technical writing

How to use technical controls to adapt their writing to their audience

How to focus their technical writing topic

Complete technical writing that is appropriate for different audiences both technical and non-technical

1.5

3.2 Noting Skills for Technical Writing

Outlining and note taking techniques for technical writing

Complete outlining and note taking for technical writing

1.5

3.3 Drafting and Revising for Technical Writing

Drafting and revising techniques for technical writing in independent, peer review and team writing contexts

Apply these drafting and revising techniques to their own technical writing

1.5

3.4 Language Errors in Technical Writing

Common spelling, grammar and usage errors in technical writing

How to put numbers into their technical writing

Use correct spelling, grammar and usage in their technical writing

Edit their technical writing for spelling, grammar and punctuation

1.5

3.5 Completing Proposals and Progress Reports

The purpose and components of proposals

Different types of proposals The objectives, functions and

organizational patterns of progress reports

Write effective proposals and progress reports

1.5

3.6 Completing Environmental Assessments

The components of environmental assessment (EA) documents

Where to find additional information about different types of environmental assessments required in Canada

Participate effectively in the process of writing an environmental assessment

1.5

3.7 Analyzing Environmental Assessments

How to read and interpret real environmental assessments

Analyze and understand real environmental assessments

1.5

Total Hours 10.5



EIB 4 The Canadian Professional and Cultural Context Module Name Knowledge Objectives


Total Hours

4.1 Understanding Canadian Culture…and Yourself

What culture is What happens when individuals of

different cultures interact Key Canadian cultural behaviours and

values What happens personally as they

interact with Canadian culture

Discuss Canadian behaviours and values accurately and in detail

Discuss the personal tensions that arise as they interact with Canadian culture

4.5

4.2 Overview of Canadian History

A basic outline of key events in Canadian history

How Canadian historical events contributed to the development of Canadian culture

Discuss Canadian history and how it has influenced Canadian culture

1.5

4.3 Overview of Canadian Geography

A basic overview of Canadian geography

How Canadian geography influences Canadian culture

Discuss Canadian geography and how it influences Canadian culture

1.5

4.4 Overview of the First Nations of Canada

The role of the First Nations in Canada’s history

Current constitutional responsibilities to the First Nations

How the First Nations have influenced current Canadian culture

Discuss the role and influence, past and present, of Canada’s First Nations

1.5

4.5 Overview of the Canadian Economy

A basic overview of Canada’s economy

A basic overview of the regional economy

How the Canadian economy influences Canadian culture

Discuss the Canadian economy and how it influences Canadian culture

1.5

4.6 Overview of Canadian Business Structures

A basic overview of the different business structures permitted in Canada

Discuss the different types of businesses in Canada

1.5





Total Hours

4.7 Overview of the Canadian Political System

A basic overview of how Canada is governed

A basic overview of Canadian political parties

How responsibilities are divided between federal and provincial parliaments

Discuss how Canada is governed including the roles of the different levels of government

1.5

4.8 Overview of the Canadian Legal System

A basic outline of the different types of legislation in Canada

A basic overview of how the courts work in Canada

Discuss the Canadian legal system and how it influences Canadian culture

1.5

4.9 Human Rights Legislation

The history and contents of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The history and contents of provincial Human Rights legislation

How human rights legislation impacts the Canadian workplace and Canadian culture

Adhere to human rights legislation within the workplace

Discuss different human rights scenarios

3

4.10 Workplace Legislation Federal and provincial ministries governing the Canadian workplace

Employment standards legislation Labour relations legislation Workplace safety legislation, including

field work safety

Adhere to federal and provincial legislation governing the Canadian workplace

Discuss different workplace legislation scenarios

4.5

4.11 Regional Research The unique features of their region, including history, geography, economy, and how it is governed

How these unique features influencethe environmental sector

The regional legislation that governs local environmental workplaces

Discuss the unique features of their particular region (province and/or municipality) and how these features impact the environmental sector

Discuss regional legislation that governs local environmental workplaces

4.5

4.12 The Canadian Professional and Cultural Context Case Studies

How to analyze real life situations in the Canadian Professional and Cultural context


3

Total Hours 30.0



EIB 5 The Canadian Environmental ContextModule Name Knowledge Objectives


Total Hours

5.1 Environmental sector Terminology

Key terminology for the environmental sector

Keep a personal dictionary of environmental sector terminology

1.5

5.2 The History of the International Environmental sector

The history of the international environmental sector

Discuss the international environmental sector accurately and in detail

4.5

5.3 The History of the Canadian Environmental sector

The history behind the Canadian environmental sectors

Canada’s role on the international environment stage

Discuss the Canadian environmental sector accurately and in detail

Discuss how the Canadian environmental sector differs from the environmental sector in their home country

3

5.4 Federal Environment Legislation

Federal legislation governing the environmental sector

Understand and adhere to federal environment regulations and legislation

6

5.5 Provincial Environment Legislation

Provincial legislation governing the environmental sector

Understand and adhere to provincial environment regulations and legislation

1.5

5.6 Regional Environment Legislation Research

The regional (provincial and municipal) legislation that governs the local environmental sector

Understand and adhere to regional (provincial and municipal) environment legislation

3

5.7 The Politics of the Environmental Sector

The politics of the Canadian environmental sector including who has power and influence

Discuss how current politics are affecting the Canadian environmental sector

1.5

5.8 ECO Canada The history and current mandate of ECO Canada

Services offered by ECO Canada, including networking

Make use of the services offered by ECO Canada

1.5





Total Hours

5.9 Hot Environmental Topics

They key environment issues in the different regions of Canada

Discuss the key environment issues that pertain to the region(s) of Canada in which they are interested in working

24

5.10 The Canadian Environmental Context Case Studies

How to analyze real life situations in the Canadian Environmental Context


6

Total Hours 52.5



EIB 6 Critical Thinking and JudgmentModule Name Knowledge Objectives


Total Hours

6.1 Critical Thinking Common primary, secondary and tertiary information sources

Language for critical thinking How to evaluate and critique

information and sources How to organize information for

evaluation and storage The cultural value placed upon critical

thinking

Discuss how to find information efficiently

Discuss how to evaluate, critique and organize information

Discuss critical thinking within a Canadian cultural context

1.5

6.2 Decision-Making How to apply inductive and deductive reasoning

Language for decision-making Decision-making techniques and

strategies The cultural value placed upon

decision-making

Discuss inductive and deductive reasoning

Discuss decision-making within a Canadian cultural context

1.5

6.3 Risk Management Language for risk management Risk management techniques and

strategies The cultural value placed upon risk

management

Discuss risk management within a Canadian cultural context

1.5

6.4 Critical Thinking and Judgment Case Studies

How to analyze real life situations in which critical thinking and judgment concepts come into play


1.5

Total Hours 6



EIB 7 Leading and Influencing OthersModule Name Knowledge Objectives


Total Hours

7.1 Leadership Canadian cultural norms for leadership Language with which to discuss

leadership Current theories about leadership

Discuss how to effectively lead and influence others in various situations

1.5

7.2 Negotiating and Building Consensus

Canadian cultural norms for negotiating and building consensus

Language with which to negotiate and build consensus

Processes and techniques for negotiating and consensus building

Discuss how to negotiate and build consensus

Complete basic negotiating and consensus building tasks

1.5

7.3 Conflict Resolution Canadian cultural norms for conflict resolution

Language for conflict resolution Techniques for conflict resolution

Discuss how to resolve conflicts Complete basic conflict resolution tasks

1.5

7.4 Teamwork Canadian cultural norms for team work and cooperation

Language with which to participate in team work

Techniques for team work and cooperation

Discuss how to function effectively as a member of a team in the Canadian context

Complete basic team work tasks

1.5

7.5 Managing Others Canadian cultural norms for managing others

Language for managing others Techniques for managing others Language for delivering and receiving

feedback in the workplace Techniques for delivering and

receiving feedback in the workplace

Discuss how to manage others in a Canadian context

Complete basic management tasks Deliver and receive feedback in work

context

1.5

7.6 Participating in Meetings

Canadian cultural norms for business meetings

Language and techniques for participating in meetings

Language and techniques for leading meetings

Participate effectively in a business meeting

Effectively lead a business meeting

1.5

7.7 Leading and Influencing Others Case Studies

How to analyze real life situations in which leading and influencing others concepts come into play


1.5



Total Hours 10.5



EIB 8 Learning and Creativity Module Name Knowledge Objectives


Total Hours

8.1 Learning Canadian definitions of learning The concept of lifelong learning and its

importance in the Canadian workplace

Discuss the concept of learning as it is understood in a Canadian context

Make good career decisions about lifelong learning

1.5

8.2 Creativity The importance of creativity and innovation in the Canadian workplace

The cultural and legal constraints that affect innovation and creativity in the Canadian workplace

Make good workplace decisions about creativity and innovation

1.5

8.3 Learning and Creativity Case Studies

How to analyze real life situations in which learning and creativity concepts come into play


1.5

Total Hours 4.5



EIB 9 Planning and Organizing ProjectsModule Name Knowledge Objectives


Total Hours

9.1 Time Management Canadian cultural norms for time management

Time management techniques and tools

Discuss Canadian cultural norms for time management

Apply basic time management techniques and tools

1.5

9.2 Financial Management Canadian cultural norms for financial management

Techniques for monitoring the budget and staying within the budget

About financial management and accounting courses they can take to further enhance their skills in these areas

Discuss Canadian cultural norms for financial and budget management

Apply basic financial management techniques

Identify their financial management skill gaps and take courses that fill those gaps

1.5

9.3 Project Management Canadian cultural norms for project management

Basic project management techniques About project management courses

they can take to further enhance their skills in these areas

Discuss Canadian cultural norms for project management

Apply basic project management techniques

Identify their project management skill gaps and take courses that fill those gaps

3

9.4 Planning and Organizing Case Studies

How to analyze real life situations in which planning and organizing projects concepts come into play


1.5

Total Hours 7.5



EIB 10 Work EthicsModule Name Knowledge Objectives


Total Hours

10.1 A Code of Ethics Core Canadian work ethics The components of a basic Code of

Ethics

Adhere to a basic Canadian Code of Ethics

Discuss different Code of Ethics scenarios

1.5

10.2 Conflict of Interest What conflict of interest is and its importance in the Canadian work context

The components of a basic conflict of interest document

Adhere to a basic conflict of interest policy

Discuss different conflict of interest scenarios

1.5

10.3 Ethical Canadian Workplace Behaviour

Other key cultural norms and regulations governing ethical Canadian workplace behaviour including the use of confidential information

The ethics of working virtually or in the field

Adhere to other key regulations governing ethical Canadian workplace behaviour

Discuss different ethical workplace challenges

1.5

10.4 Work Ethics Case Studies

How to analyze real life situations in which work ethics concepts come into play


3

Total Hours 7.5



EIB 11 Computer ProficiencyModule Name Knowledge Objectives


Total Hours

11.1 Computer Applications Used in the Canadian Environmental sector

Employer expectations of employee computer proficiency

The names of standard software packages used in the environmental sector

Computer skills training offered by their local immigrant services provider

Other computer skills training providers in their local area

Identify their own computer skill gaps Find appropriate computer skills training

programs to enable them to overcome those gaps

3

Total Hours 3.0



EIB 12 Building Your CareerModule Name Knowledge Objectives


Total Hours

12.1 Professional Certification and Skills Upgrading

Professional certification and skills upgrading relevant to the environmental sector

Enroll in additional professional certification for the environmental sector if applicable

Discuss how their environmental sector skills are applicable to the Canadian workplace

3

12.2 Securing Employment in the Environmental sector

Labour market information and trends in the environmental sector

Skills required for environmental sector jobs

Resume and cover letter writing Using internet-based employment tools Networking (having a mentor, joining

professional organizations, volunteering)

Employment services offered by their local immigrant services provider

Make use of the services offered by the local immigrant services provider

Plan and start their job search in the environmental sector

6

12.3 Career Night The expectations of real employers in the environmental sector

Interact professionally with potential employers in the environmental sector

3

Total Hours 12


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