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DHHR 0620: Personal Development 2
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course builds on the skills learned in DHHR 0610. Students are provided with opportunities to further enhance their self-awareness and interpersonal skills.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
Post-secondary Preparatory
Prerequisites
DHHR 0610.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Assess how personal needs, attributes and values impact employment choices
- Discuss examples of professional development plans and the benefits to self-improvement
- Create a plan to balance personal attributes and need for potential workplace accommodation.
- Compare and evaluate stress management approaches
- Define assertiveness and use a range of communication strategies that promote assertive behavior
- Give and receive constructive feedback relating to various scenarios
- Identify a range of conflict resolution techniques to determine underlying causes and possible solutions
- Implement strategies that maintain positive work and life balance
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: exams, professional portfolios, interviews, performance assessments, or other evaluations.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 35
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Total Hours: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, labs, group work, tutorials, guest speakers, field visits, role play
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
25 |
weekly written assignments, weekly vlogs, communication exercises, bi-weekly journal entries |
|
Midterm Exam |
20 |
|
|
Final Exam |
25 |
|
|
Assignments |
20 |
individual and group presentations |
|
Participation |
10 |
active participation and engagement in course activities |
Course topics
- assertive communication strategies time and stress management problem-solving and conflict resolution work/life balance wellness plans self-awareness and self-assessment
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.