CRLS-060 - (Provincial) - College Readiness Learning Skills -
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Course Details
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This course provides students with the necessary knowledge in areas of reading, public speaking, and writing to assist students to become successful at the college academic level. The course covers a variety of topics including personal development, study habits and methodology, and current views of Aboriginal issues from a holistic perspective. The curriculum focuses on cultural history, roles and responsibilities of First Nations in higher education, and the practice of effective learning and study skills.
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Part of the:ACADEMIC/CAREER PREPARATION DepartmentContinuing Education DepartmentDevelopmental Studies Department
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Available/Required in the following Programs:College Readiness - Qualifying Courses
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Prerequisites : CRLS 050 (Advanced), or, Advisor assessed equivalent.
Transferability: CRLS 060 will be articulated at a Provincial level for entry in the ABE In British Columbia’s Public Post-Secondary Institutions Articulation Handbook.
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Bachelor's of Education or Equivalent.
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Office Hours:
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1.5
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Contact Hours:
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75
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 30% (written reports, journal entries*, and projects)
Tests 25% (Chapter applications, self-tests, midterm, quizzes)
Presentations 20% (public presentations, group work)
Participation 15% (attendance, time management, attentiveness, following/self directions)
Final Paper 10%
Grading:
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
Journal Entries are due every Friday. They are to be typed, 81/2 x 11 paper, 12 pt font-Times Roman or Arial – 500 wds ( exception: if poetry format used, then 300 wds).
These entries can be on any topic: however, you can focus on new ideas or new skills learned that week. Past experiences are acceptable.
These must be corrected and put into a binder which will be graded at the end of the term.
Major Paper
5 pages in length. Any topic relating to Aboriginal Peoples in Canada or A current issue of First Nation, Metis, or Inuit concern at the Post Secondary level (i.e. racism, band funding, urban Indians and education, new initiatives, etc.)
This includes;
Title pageTable of contentsReferences – 5 to 7 pages of Hard Copy research must accompany paper at back. This will show where you precisely got your references from (APA Format).
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of CRLS 060, students should have the skills and knowledge to:
conduct research using resources at NVIT and other research sources;
use listening, note-taking, and various communication skills with class lectures, discussions, presentations and videos and media sources;
recognize and acknowledge cross-cultural styles of communication;
prepare and deliver group presentations that demonstrate knowledge and awareness of a clearly defined topic;
employ strategies for maintaining a self-sufficient lifestyle;
practice and communicate an awareness of one’s own cultural identity;
demonstrate a traditional First Nations approach to wellness and compare with other (contemporary) approaches;
act upon healthy lifestyle strategies that maintain balance and wholeness from physical emotional, intellectual, and spiritual perspectives.
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Text and Materials:
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Frideres, J. Aboriginal Peoples In Canada (Current Edition). Prentice Hall, Allyn and Bacon Canada.
Carter, C., Bishop, J., Kravits, s., and Maurin, P. Keys To Success 1998. Prentice Hall Career & Technology
Brown, W. Reaching Your Full Potential, 1999. Prentice Hall.
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Other Resources:
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NVIT elders, tribal elders, and community resource people will lend support for the delivery of CRLS 060.
Relevant handouts and media sources will be used as necessary.
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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Field trips and off-campus activities may include visiting First Nations traditional heritage sites, participating in cultural events and ceremonies, exercising citizenship, and practicing teamwork.
Education Council approved October 2002.
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