GLDU 1201: Professionalism in Gladue Report Writing

Description

With a focus on two worldviews (Indigenous and non-Indigenous), this course will introduce students to wellness and resilience in the context of Gladue Report Writing, and to attributes that are highly valued in the professional practices and ethical standards required to be a successful Gladue writer. Students will also explore personal and professional boundaries of a Gladue writer, and develop self-care techniques.

Credits

1.0

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary

Course Learning Outcomes

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

Discuss aspects of wellness and resilience through a perspective of two worldviews.
Demonstrate professional boundaries and conduct as a Gladue report writer.
Create and employ a self-care plan.
Employ reflective practice for professional development and lifelong learning.

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

PLAR will be assessed by the Department using one or more of the following components: challenge exam, portfolio, demonstration, interview, self-assessment, and/or external evaluation.

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 15
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 0
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 15

Instructional Strategies

Lecture, videos, group discussion/work, reflective writing, case studies, creation of self-care plan

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F)

Passing grade

Evaluation Plan

Type	Percentage	Assessment activity
Assignments	40%	Self-care plan
Project	20%	Lifelong learning project (journal, video, artwork)
Assignments	30%	Case studies (professionalism, ethics, and boundaries)
Participation	10%	Participation

Course topics

Wellness and resilience Worldviews and Two-Eyed Seeing Cultural safety and cultural humility Confidentiality and boundaries in Gladue process and writing Self-care in lifelong learning and in Gladue Report Writing

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.