School of Community Studies: Field Placements Overview

A student may complete the following tasks:

• Assist in working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other disabilities.
• Complete behavioural assessments to determine skill level.
• Understand the reason challenging behaviours occur.
• Develop teaching plans to teach communication, academic, social, or life skills.
• Develop plans to decrease challenging behaviour
• Utilize technology (iPad) to enhance learning for individuals.

For more information on placements for the Autism & Behavioural Science program, please contact:

Jocelyn Prosser
j_prosser2@fanshawec.ca

A student may complete the following tasks: 

FLDP 7015: Practicum 0-3 Years 

• Critically reflect and integrate course knowledge from level one into practice. 
• Work collaboratively with classroom RECE's to consolidate knowledge in building responsive relationships. 
• Observe, document and develop curriculum that is child-centred, play-based and linked to evidence-based practices and the Four Foundations of Learning. 

FLDP 7017: Practicum 3-6 Years 

• Build on foundational knowledge gained in the first field experience in a school-age setting (typically a Kindergarten classroom) focusing on inclusive relationships/practices within the organization. 
• Work collaboratively with an educator team to discuss program-related issues and evidence-based pedagogical practices. 
• Observe, document, develop and assess play-based curriculum in a culture of inquiry. 

Internship COOP ECL1W 

• Apply strategies to support continuous learning and promote effective pedagogical practices in an Early Years setting. 
• 420 mentored hours in an Early Years Program; childcare, related child & family service, or relevant government agency (can be international). 
• Explore various facets of leadership and move beyond the foundational skills of a classroom-based early childhood educator to act as a leader within their setting. 

FLDP 7007: Solutions for Early Childhood Leadership 

• 152 mentored hours in an Early Years Program; childcare, related child & family service, or relevant government agency (often students return to their internship agency). 

• Evaluate and propose a solution (specific project) that addresses an identified program issue related to curriculum and pedagogy. 
• The project is an opportunity for ECL students to gain expertise in a subject matter, and to collaborate with their internship/agency mentor. 

For more information on placements for the Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership program, please contact:

Mary Mitches
mmitches@fanshawec.ca

Advanced diploma

A student may complete the following tasks:

• Develop therapeutic relationships with children and youth while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Implement behaviour interventions consistent with a child’s developmental stages.
• Design and conduct therapeutic programming and activities for children and youth of various ages and needs.
• Design and use selected behaviour management techniques in keeping with the level of the clients' understanding.
• Employ a variety of skills to defuse a crisis and restore the client to calm behaviour.
• Locates and critically evaluates community resources for programs and activities as appropriate. Connects children, youth and families to them.
• Design and facilitate group work.
• Accurately record relevant interactions and issues in the client-practitioner relationships.

For more information on placements for the Child & Youth Care (CYW) program, please contact:

Kristen Fryer

kfryer@fanshawec.ca

Diploma

A student may complete the following tasks:

• Work with children and adults with developmental disabilities, including autism in a variety of community and educational settings.
• Provide health care and administer medications.
• Teach skills to people with developmental disabilities.
• Perform functional behavioural assessments and implement behavioural interventions based upon these assessments.
• Implement augmentative communication strategies such as Boardmaker.
• Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication strategies and counselling techniques when working with people with developmental disabilities and their families.
• Facilitate community participation.
• Lead and implement person-directed planning.
• Report incidents of abuse of children and adults with developmental disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation.

For more information on placements for the Developmental Services Worker program, please contact:

Holly Duff, Field coordinator
hduff@fanshawec.ca

Diploma

A student may complete the following tasks:

• Develop caring and nurturing relationships with children birth to 2 years.
• Design, plan, and implement a play-based emergent curriculum.
• Work with children, families, and community in a variety of early years settings.
• Demonstrate knowledge and professionalism in child development and best practice in early childhood.
• Provide safe, supportive learning environments for children birth-12 years.

For more information on placements for the Early Childhood Education program, please contact:

Kim Woods RECE, BA
Field Practicum Coordinator, kwoods@fanshawec.ca

Certificate

A student may complete the following tasks:

• Be an effective volunteer in a variety of Human Service settings including (but not limited to) working with seniors in long term care facilities/nursing homes, early childhood settings, school aged youth, people with disabilities, people with mental health issues, immigrants, marginalized populations, and housing supports.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate to people in basic helping situations in a positive and supportive manner.
• Identify the needs of the populations served by specific human services agencies and support the agencies to carry out their goals.
• Interact with other professionals in the Field of Human Services to contribute to the advancement of the organization.
• Serve as an advocate to communicate to others, the needs of the specific population served.
• Work collaboratively to support individuals to realize their potential.

For more information on placements for the Human Services Foundation program, please contact:

Cori DuHasky
cduhasky@fanshawec.ca

Diploma

A student may complete the following tasks:

• Design, plan, implement, and evaluate activities and/or projects and events.
• Bring new ideas and technology skills to the organization.
• Develop and lead new initiatives.
• Modify recreation programs and activities aimed at creating inclusive environments for all participants.
• Investigate grant opportunities and write proposals.
• Organize and lead fundraising initiatives.

For more information on placements for the Recreation and Leisure Services program, please contact:

Jeff Sadler
jsadler@fanshawec.ca

Diploma

A student may complete the following tasks:

• Provide supportive counselling in a variety of settings with diverse populations.
• Develop community initiatives.
• Design and implement various intervention techniques.
• Accurately document information and interactions.
• Utilize a variety of skills related to crisis situations.
• Access community resources for diverse client needs.

For more information on placements for the Social Service Worker Program, please contact:

Sarah Ashkanase, M.A., RSW
s_ashkanase@fanshawec.ca