BC's Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute

TRAN-050 - Transition I -

TRAN-050 - Transition I -

Course Details
Transition 050 is designed to prepare students to develop skills that are directly linked to academic upgrading, cultural integrity, and personal wellness. The information and knowledge given throughout this course will help each student develop the individual strength to know who they are as people and to ascertain problem solving abilities. This aspect of the College Preparation Program is unique because the selection of resource people and information will be derived from the local Elders, NVIT staff, geographical history, and human perspectives. This course encompasses a truly holistic approach to learning.
Part of the:
  • ACADEMIC/CAREER PREPARATION Department
  • Available/Required in the following Programs:
  • College Readiness - Qualifying Courses
  • Prerequisites : Program admission
    Course Outline
    Instructors Qualifications: Bachelor's of Education or Life Skills Training
    Office Hours: 1.5 per week
    Contact Hours: 60
    Student Evaluation
    Procedure:
    Assignments 30%, Final Exam 30%, Participation 20% (attendance is included as part of this mark) Attitude 10%, Group Activity 10%. Grading procedures follow the NVIT policy.
    Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
  • identify critical thinking patterns to develop sound judgement;

  • • discuss concepts of form & function;
  • list resources within the community and NVIT, both practical and personal;

  • demonstrate hearing and listening in an active role;

  • assess priorities in personal life and student environment.

  • assess career, employment, and training goals; and

  • develop human and cultural.
  • Text and Materials:
    Other Resources: Nicola Valley community resource people. Possible presentation(s) and clarification(s) from Traditionalists and Ceremonialists.
    Transfer Credits: For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
    Other Information: NVIT Elders will be an integral component to this course. Participation and input are necessary to learner understanding and the success of this program.