Introduction to Indigenous Child and Youth Care Practice
Curriculum guideline
Lecture - 4 hours per week.
- Lecture
- Group work
- Student presentations
- Guest speakers
- Audio-visual presentations
All methods of instruction apply to in class, hybrid and/or online modes of learning.
The following Indigenous principles guide the design and delivery of this course:
- Child and youth care practitioners support Indigenous children, youth, families, and communities in culturally safe ways.
- Colonization of Indigenous peoples has significant implications for Indigenous children, families, and communities.
- Effective Indigenous child and youth care practice is grounded in Indigenous Knowledge.
- Learning from Elders, other practitioners, and community members provides insight into roles, responsibilities, and context for practice.
- Effective documentation has a clear purpose, and intention. Practitioners conduct themselves in a legal, culturally safe and ethical manner.
- Cultural awareness, self-awareness, contextual factors, choice of language and openness to reflection are integral to effective Indigenous child and youth care practice and ongoing personal and professional development.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe a range of perspectives on the meaning of ‘caring for children and youth’ within the field of Indigenous child and youth care.
- Describe and apply the various components of Indigenous child and youth care practice.
- Demonstrate awareness of personal values and filters, preconceptions, and biases (through written and oral work).
- Develop plans to address the needs of Indigenous children, youth, families, and communities.
- Describe the five competencies of professional Child and Youth Care practice and how they align with Indigenous ways of knowing.
This course will conform to the 51Ç鱨վ Evaluation Policy regarding the number and weighting of evaluations.
- Written Assignments
- Group Presentations
- Self Assessment
- Classroom Activity Participation
- Other
This is a letter-graded course.
Instructors may use a student’s record of attendance and/or level of active participation as part of the student’s graded performance. Expectations and grade calculations regarding class attendance and participation will be clearly defined in the instructor course outline.
Students in the CYCC program are required to maintain a minimun grade of 60% (C) in all CYCC courses in order to progress in the program. Additionally, CYCC 1220 and CYCC 2432 will require a minimum grade of 65% (C+) in order to be applied as a pre-requisite.
Textbooks and materials are to be purchased by students. A list of required textbooks and materials is provided for students at the beginning of the semester.
Course is restricted to Indigenous Pathway students. Students from other programs, please contact coordinator for registration.
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