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GLDU 1211: Gladue Report Capstone
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Gladue Report Writing
School
Continuing Studies
Description
The capstone course is the culminating course of the Gladue Report Writing Certificate Program. In this course, students will deepen their understanding of Indigenous justice issues and will obtain the required experience and skills to become professional Gladue writers. Working with mentors, students will apply their learning from the previous courses towards contributing to and writing Gladue reports.
Credits
9.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
GLDU 1209.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply the Gladue approach to write a holistic, individualized, and objective Gladue report that assists the Canadian judicial system in making well-informed decisions.
- Apply a narrative and trauma-informed approach to gather, analyze, and communicate information for a Gladue report.
- Draft suggested recommendations that reflect the needs and the healing journey of the individual.
- Demonstrate professionalism and ethics as a Gladue report writer.
- Assist in providing documentation for further development of Gladue writing material.
- Consider the impacts of colonialism on Indigenous peoples and their relationship with the Canadian judicial system.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 210
Total Hours: 240
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 210
Total Hours: 240
Instructional Strategies
This is a self-paced course in which participants work on their own, in consultation with their instructor and mentor, to complete the course requirements. Students will participate (in person or via video conference) in discussions with their peers.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
Overall grade of 70%. All components of the course must be satisfactorily completed to pass the course.
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
20 |
Create or contribute to resource materials for Gladue report writing |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Presentation regarding community experience |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Mock Gladue report |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Reflective paper on contribution to Gladue report or submission |
Course topics
- Resource materials for Gladue reports Gladue report writing Gladue submissions Reflections on learning and insights from all GLDU courses
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.