COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

COURSE NAME Cooperative Education GRADE 11/12

COURSE CODE Coop CREDIT VALUE 2

TEACHER S. Benoit/ D. Bhopalsingh DEPARTMENT Coop

PREREQUISITEOne credit course based on Ontario Ministry of Education CurriculumCareer Studies GLC16 Credits

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of the GSH Cooperative Education program is to provide students with a meaningful work experience in an out-of-school work environment. The co-op program enables students to further develop the necessary skills and acquire appropriate work habits necessary for successful employment. Students will be placed in a work environment where their learning will be linked to their in-school course.GSH Co-op allows students to earn Cooperative Education credits through a combination of on-line/classroom activities and assignments, homework and demonstrations of learning that will be assessed at the work place. Credits will be based on the students’ ability to demonstrate the expectations from workplace and a related Ontario high school credit course. A final mark will be determined through the assessment of the students’ in-school learning and their practical application of the related course expectations in the workplace.

OVERALL EXPECTATIONS:

Demonstrate an understanding of the workplace Essential Skills necessary for success in life, school and work.

Identify and describe their interests, skills, personal characteristics, and achievements, and use this information to determine future goals

Create and maintain a personal portfolio that includes résumés, cover letters, and thank-you letters for the work search

Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of selected fields of work and selected occupations

Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of selected postsecondary education and training Options.

Demonstrate an understanding of businesses and organizations, their operating concepts, and workplace-related legislation and issues

Demonstrate effective use of literacy and numeracy strategies to support the application of the workplace Essential Skills (e.g., a pre-reading strategy for reading text; a calculation strategy for managing money) to complete specific tasks in authentic or simulated workplace settings

COMMUNICATION

Please direct all questions or concerns regarding student progress or program of study to the classroom teacher. The department number is 416-395-3240 ext. 20155 or 647 236 7263

EVALUATION OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:Evaluation of student achievement is based on the following categories:

COURSE WORK 70%

PERCENTAGE

CULMINATING/EXAM 30%

PERCENTAGE

Knowledge 10% Knowledge 7.5%

Thinking 10% Thinking 7.5%

Communication 10% Communication 7.5%

Application 40% Application 7.5%

UNITS OF STUDY & EVALUATION TASKS70% Course Work: 30% culminating/exam

EVALUATION TASK ACHIEVEMENT CHART EVALUATION

Unit 1: PRE-PLACEMENT ORIENTATION- classroom instruction (Minimum of 15 hours) prior to placement

Résumés/Cover letters Knowledge (2.0%)Health & Safety in Four Steps/WHMIS Test Knowledge (2.0%)ESA Assignments/Labour Unions Knowledge (2.0%)

Unit 2: PLACEMENT - learning in the workplace Students earn cooperative education credits by fulfilling course expectations and accumulating a specific number of hours in the workplace.

Students should demonstrate related course expectations in the workplace with a high level of understanding and skill.

Meet cooperative education program expectations

Application (40%)

Unit 3: INTEGRATION - learning in the classroom (7 hours per co-op credit) at various times throughout the course and following the placement

Market Trends Thinking, Communication (3.5%)

Mid-Term Exam Knowledge, Thinking, Communication, (5.5%)

Information Interview Knowledge, Thinking (3.5%)

Journal Thinking, Communication (10.5%)

Ontario Skills Passport Thinking (1.5%)

Final 30 % - Culminating Activity: Job Fair Presentation/Career Display Board Knowledge, Thinking, Communication, Application (20.0%) Final Reflection/Thank You Letter/Resume Knowledge, Thinking, Communication, Application (10.0%)

The assignments listed above, and the value of each individual assignment, are subject to change. Students will be notified in advance if a change needs to be made.

If a change does occur, it will be for the benefit of the students.