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Parkside Collegiate Institute
Career Studies & LeadershipGUIDANCE COURSES (Leadership/Career Studies)
| GRADE | GRADE | GRADE | GRADE 12 |
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| GLC2O1 / GLC2OX | IDC3O1 | |
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| GLE2OG |
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| GLE1O1 | GLE2O1 | GLE3O1 | |
| GWL301 | GLN401 | ||
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| GWL30D | GLN40D |
Career Studies, Grade 10 (Half Credit Course), Open GLC 2O1
This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, work, and community involvement. Students will assess their interests, skills, and characteristics and investigate current economic and workplace trends, work opportunities, and ways to search for work. The course explores postsecondary learning and career options, prepares students for managing work and life transitions, and helps students focus on their goals through the development of a career plan.
Also offered in French Immersion GLC2OX
| Unit # | Unit or Topic | Content or Description |
| 1 | Career Portfolio | Students will identify their career related strengths and challenges through a variety of self-assessment |
| 2 | Career Research and Planning | Students have an opportunity to research their career of choice and to begin academic planning in order to achieve their career goal. |
| 3 | Employability Skills | Students learn employability skills necessary to achieve their career goals and to be successful, productive employees. |
Enrichment Program GLE2OG, GLE30G, GLE40G
This course is designed to meet the needs of students who are gifted. While there is a classroom focus on higher order thinking and organization, each student will embark on individual study in a specific area of interest. The evaluation will be determined in consultation with the teacher, and will focus on two areas: the research process and the final product. Subject to consultation with the teacher and the principal, a student may earn a credit other than the GLE2OG designation.
Learning Strategies 2: Skills for Success in Secondary School, Open GLE2O1
This course focuses on learning strategies to help students become better, more independent learners while increasing their personal management skills, both in school and in other contexts. Students will learn how to develop and apply a range of strategies to improve their learning and achievement, particularly their literacy, numeracy, communication, and planning skills. This course will increase students’ confidence, motivation, and ability to learn. Students will engage in learning strategies at the beginning of every class. Most of the class time will be devoted to improving academic skills. This includes organizing notebooks, seeking help with difficult curriculum, homework checks, reviewing for tests, and accommodations for assessment according to their IEP’s. Prerequisite: Recommendation of principal.
Advanced Learning Strategies: GLE3O1/GLE4O1
Skills for Success After Secondary School
This course improves students’ learning skills, preparing them to make successful transitions to work and post secondary education and become independent, lifelong learners. Students will learn how to assess their learning abilities and use critical reading, time management, and other techniques for promoting effective learning. In addition, they will investigate learning requirements for employment and post secondary education or training and develop plans for learning after secondary school. Students will engage in learning strategies at the beginning of every class. Most of the class time will be devoted to improving academic skills. This includes organizing notebooks, seeking help with difficult curriculum, homework checks, reviewing for tests, and accommodations for assessment according to their IEP’s.
Prerequisite: Recommendation of principal.
Leadership and Peer Support (Open) GPP3O1
This course prepares and motivates students to provide leadership and assistance to others in their school. Students will develop skills in communication, interpersonal relations, leadership, teamwork and conflict management and will apply these skills to their tutoring roles. Students will also learn the value and complexity of social diversity, while acquiring an appreciation of the importance of contributing to their communities and helping others throughout their lives. Selection criteria exists; a group interview is required; and an application must be submitted. This course may be used as a compulsory credit toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
Prerequisite: Career Studies, Grade 10, Open, Application/Interview Process
Unit # Unit or Topic Content or Description 1 Self assessments (self-directed learning) Learn how different personality types interact with each other to best motivate students 2 Effective Strategies to Overcome Barriers Identify students at risk of not meeting their potential. Assist them by learning and applying: -Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, -Maslow’s Hierachy of Basic Human Needs -a wide range of learning disabilities, and -different learning styles -personal barriers to learning 3 Leadership, Communication and Interpersonal Skills Identify and learn different leadership styles; practice good communication and interpersonal skills such as: -active and effective listening, -summarizing; -verbal and non verbal encouragers; -limits to confidentiality and -barriers to communication 4 Tutoring Skills Learn how to become an effective tutor. You will provide tutoring support to our grade 9 or 10 students throughout the course this semester. Weekly logs and homework will summarize your activities. You will also prepare and teach a lesson during the semester, and complete a culminating activity. You will be the model student for students to emulate. SCHOOL – WORK TRANSITION PROGRAMS Destinations is part of Thames Valley’s Student Pathways for Success initiative and focuses on all specialized programs and pathways for students who will enter the workplace directly after high school. These programs and pathways develop the essential and employability skills that students will need to succeed in their chosen field.Destinations school-work programs and pathways help students who want to: gain work experience
build community connections
learn both inside and outside the classroom
focus on skill development to achieve future goals
go to work after high school
Destinations programs may include job shadowing, work experience, cooperative education, Work Internship, apprenticeship (OYAP), and Youth Employability Skills (YES).
Students can earn school, district and industry recognized certifications in addition to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or the Ontario Secondary School Certificate. SCHOOL – WORK TRANSITION PROGRAMS
| GWL3O1 | GWL3OD |
3 Credit Package (Grade 11)
GWL3O1 - Designing Your Future (1 Credit)
GWL3OD - Co-Operative Education (2 Credits)
This is an experiential program that provides students with the opportunity to develop employability skills through in-class instruction as well as through a co-op placement. Planned learning experiences that take place in the community will integrate classroom and workplace learning providing students with the opportunity to enhance their school programs.
Selection Criteria: Interview Process.
Designing Your Future, Grade 11, Open GWL3O1
This course prepares students to make successful transitions to postsecondary destinations as they investigate specific postsecondary options based on their skills, interests, and personal characteristics. Students will explore the realities and opportunities of the workplace and examine factors that affect success, while refining their job search and employability skills. Students will expand their portfolios with a focus on their targeted destination and develop an action plan for future success.
Prerequisite: GLC2O1, Available for Work Internship students only.
| Unit # | Unit or Topic | Content or Description |
| 1 | Who am I? | -Understanding your skills, experiences, strengths and weaknesses - What am I interested in? - What are employers looking for in an employee? |
| 2 | What is needed for success? | -Teamwork and communication skills - Group and interpersonal dynamics - Connecting to the community |
| 3 | What’s happening out there? | - Researching career trends and opportunities - Linking skills and opportunities - Rights and Responsibilities at work |
| 4 | How am I doing so far? How do I fit in successfully? How do I attain my goals? | - Searching for jobs - Resume and interview preparation - Setting goals and planning pathways |
| 5 | Present your portfolio | - Demonstrate your learning about your future pathways |
Peer Support and Community Leadership, Grade 12
Interdisciplinary Studies, University Preparation. IDC4UI
This course will help students develop and consolidate the skills required for and knowledge of different subjects and disciplines to solve problems, make decisions, create personal meaning, and present findings beyond the scope of a single subject or discipline. Students will apply the principles and processes of inquiry and research to effectively use a range of print, electronic, and mass media resources; to analyze historical innovations and exemplary research; and to investigate real-life situations and career opportunities in interdisciplinary endeavours. They will also assess their own cognitive and affective strategies, apply general skills in both familiar and new contexts, create innovative products, and communicate new knowledge.
A significant portion of this course will incorporate this knowledge with a practical application of leadership skills within our school community, i.e. Peer Support and Mediation, Students Council, Yearbook design and layout, Arts Council, and Wellness Council. Selection criteria based on an application and interview process will exist.
Prerequisites: Any university or university/college preparation course.
| Unit # | Unit or Topic | Content or Description |
| 1 | Introduction – Knowing Self and Others | Welcome and Intro to online learning Personality types Personal Orientation (My World View) Leadership styles |
| 2 | Teaching and Learning | Learning styles & barriers Lesson planning Behaviours |
| 3 | Communication | Types, styles and elements of communication Listening skills History & purpose of communication |
| 4 | Research & Problem Solving | Research methods and ethical concerns Information organization Problem solving |
| 5 | Conflict | Conflict management styles, scenarios, and resolution models Bullying Social justice issues |
Leadership and Peer Support, Grade 12, Open IDC4U1
This course will help students develop and consolidate the skills required for and knowledge of different subjects and disciplines to solve problems, make decisions, create personal meaning, and present findings beyond the scope of a single subject or discipline. Students will apply the principles and processes of inquiry and research effectively use a range of print, electronic, and mass media resources; to analyse historical innovations and exemplary research; and to investigate real-life situations and career opportunities in interdisciplinary endeavours. They will also assess their own cognitive and affective strategies, apply general skills in both familiar and new contexts, create innovative products, and communicative new knowledge.
Prerequisite: any University or University/College preparation course. Application/Interview Process
Credit value: 1
| Unit # | Unit or Topic | Content or Description |
| 1 | Introduction and Knowing Self and Others | -Welcome and introduction to Online learning - Personality types - Personal Orientation (My World View) - Leadership Styles |
| 2 | Teaching and Learning | - Learning Styles & Barriers - Lesson Planning - Behaviour - Pre-placement day - Confidentiality, trust and rapport - Effectiveness Survery - Group Lesson |
| 3 | Communication | -Types, Styles, Elements of Communication - Listening Skills - History and purpose of communication - Summative Evaluation |
| 4 | Research and Problem Solving | - Research methods - Ethical concerns in research - Information organization - Problem solving techniques |
| 5 | Conflict | - Conflict management styles - Conflict scenarios and resolution models - Bullying - Social justice issues -Closure of tutoring placement |
| 6 | Assessment | - Knowledge and understanding - Thinking and Inquiry - Communication - Application |
SCHOOL – WORK TRANSITION PROGRAMS
Destinations is part of Thames Valley’s Student Pathways for Success initiative and focuses on all specialized programs and pathways for students who will enter the workplace directly after high school. These programs and pathways develop the essential and employability skills that students will need to succeed in their chosen field.
Destinations school-work programs and pathways help students who want to:
gain work experience
learn by doing
build community connections
learn both inside and outside the classroom
focus on skill development to achieve future goals
go to work after high school
Destinations programs may include job shadowing, work experience, cooperative education, Work Internship, apprenticeship (OYAP), and Youth Employability Skills (YES).
Students can earn school, district and industry recognized certifications in addition to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or the Ontario Secondary School Certificate.
Grade 12
| GLN4O1 | GLN4OD |
3 Credit Package (Grade 12)
GLN4O1 – Navigating the Workplace (1 Credit
GLN4OD - Co-Operative Education (2 Credits)
Navigating the Workplace, Grade 12, Open GLN4O1
This course provides students with opportunities to develop the essential skills and work habits required for success in all types of workplaces. Students will explore occupations and careers of interest through participation in real workplace experiences. They will make plans for continued learning and work, work with others to design learning experiences, and investigate the resources and support required to make a smooth transition to their post secondary destination.
Prerequisites: GLC301
Selection Criteria: Interview Process.
Additional Notes:
This course will meet the needs of a variety of students by:
1. Serving as the related course for any cooperative education program as the expectations may be applied and further developed in any work placement.
2. Adding to the menu of related courses available for students in a school-work transition program in which they have multiple cooperative education placements.
3. Enabling students to explore the workplace in order to make an informed choice about their post-secondary destination.
| Unit # | Unit or Topic | Content or Description |
| 1 | Where am I now? | - Managing your skills, experiences, strengths and weaknesses - Developing time and resource management skills - Career and education planning |
| 2 | Where do I want to go? | -Workplace expectations and issues -Applying for jobs - Health and Safety at work |
| 3 | How do I get there? | - Learning and solving problems on the job - Literacy skills for the workplace - Numeracy skills for the workplace |
| 4 | Workplace & Essential Skills | - Self management strategies - Planning for development of essential skills - Setting goals and planning pathways |
| 5 | Transitions Moving On | - Examining transitions after secondary education - Developing strategies and resources to cope with change - Creating an exit strategy from secondary education |
