vcc.ca

CCED 0621: Reading & Writing Every Day L3 

Effective date

September 2013 

Department

Community & Career Ed P/T 

School

Arts and Sciences 
 




Description

This part-time course is designed to meet the diverse learning needs of students with disabilities. By developing functioning literacy skills, participants increase their independence in community life and prepare for future learning and employment opportunities. Students participate in group and individual work. Students benefit from a small class size and activities that focus on functional literacy skills. Computer assisted instruction is part of the course. This course is part of Adult Special Education - Part-time Courses. 

Credits

0.0 

Year of study

Below Grade 10 Equivalency 

Prerequisites

None 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 140
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 50
Total Hours: 190
 

Instructional Strategies

Students are given a variety of practical, applied opportunities to learn both at their own pace and as part of group instruction. Learning activities are highly interactive, engaging, fun and meaningful. Students benefit from using a computer to reinforce and practice concepts introduced by the instructor. 

Grading System

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory 

Passing grade

S=50% 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Participation 

10 

rubric to evaluate student skills 

Assignments 

40 

reading and writing skills 

Quizzes/Tests 

30 

formative 

Final Exam 

20 

summative 

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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