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PIDP 3270: Capstone Project
Effective date
January 2023
Department
Provincial Instructor Diploma
School
Library, Language, and Teaching and Learning
Description
During the Capstone Project, participants will reflect upon the themes and concepts, key insights and points of learning from each PIDP course and how they understand the integration of these insights in terms of their own work. The participants will develop and deepen the reflection of their personal experiences in the program and the implications for their practice, and articulate a personal teaching philosophy. Last, the participants will design, deliver, digitally record and self-assess a 45-90 minute lesson which will be delivered in a real setting.
This is a self-paced course in which participants work on their own, in consultation with their PIDP Advisor, to complete the course requirements.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Completion of 27 credits in the Provincial Instructor Diploma.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Design, deliver and evaluate learning and teaching on a continuum of instructional approaches.
- Create positive and engaging environments that promote respect for the diversity of learners.
- Use instructional strategies and educational technologies appropriately to support and enhance teaching and learning.
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively in the workplace and in the community.
- Act in an ethical and professional manner when working in an adult setting.
- Develop professionally in response to trends and issues in one's field of practice and in adult learning.
- Demonstrate reflective practice.
- Articulate a personal teaching philosophy.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 90
Total Hours: 90
Total Hours: 90
Instructional Strategies
This is a self-paced course in which participants work on their own, in consultation with their PIDP Advisor, to complete the course requirements.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Lesson or workshop plan |
|
Project |
20 |
Digital recording of teaching |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Report of workplace lesson (context, rationale, critique) |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Meta-reflective written essay or digital recording based on PIDP course journals, content and activities |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Personal teaching philosophy |
Course topics
- Lesson or workshop planning
- Workplace delivery of a lesson or workshop
- Context, rationale, and critique of workplace lesson or workshop
- Reflection and documentation of learning and insights related to all PIDP 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.