vcc.ca
PIDP 3401: PID Independent Studies
Effective date
January 2024
Department
Provincial Instructor Diploma
School
Library, Language, and Teaching and Learning
Description
This course provides the opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of a topic of interest in adult education related to their own field, professional development or work experience. Students will propose and carry out an individual research or field-based activity. As part of the proposal, students will write their own learning outcomes and assessment plan. The nature and scope of the project will be negotiated with the instructor.
PIDP 3401 is repeatable for credit.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
PIDP 3100, PIDP 3210, PIDP 3230, PIDP 3240, PIDP 3250, PIDP 3260.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Propose a learning activity, including learning outcomes and assessment plan, to deepen understanding of personally relevant area of interest.
- Carry out a learning activity that aligns outcomes and evaluation plan.
- Reflect on experience to change future practice
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Independent study
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
Satisfactory
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Proposal of learning activity including objectives, evaluation plan and timeline |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Submission of deliverables as determined by student's project proposal |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Reflection on learning |
Course topics
- As determined by student
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.