Practica

Grounded in multiple theoretical traditions, course study within numerous disciplines and faculties and diversity in student backgrounds and outcomes. Our students participate in all realms of human services such as community support services, children's services, vocational rehabilitation, rehabilitation management, inclusive education and health professions.

Partnerships between people with disabilities and chronic health concerns, employers/field sites, researchers and CRDS program. One of our most exciting partnerships is those in which senior students in CORE 594 and 595 tutor and mentor students in CORE 205 and 207 in their practicum placements with community human service organizations.

Educational platform determined by individuals with disabling conditions and chronic health concerns, advocates and families; instructional delivery formats and locations as well as practical issues informed by student input and prior learning/career experience.

Focus on the social construction of disability and chronic illness resulting in an array of research initiatives and practice issues. Students gain experience with individuals of all ages and with a wide range of disabling conditions and chronic health concerns.

seek to "problematize" society rather than the individual; exploring means of breaking down barriers that limit people from full participation in their community and in society in general. Reflective practice and critical thinking - encourages learners to pose questions and relate theory to practice; move learners beyond basic skill 'technologies' in human service work to a broader context of reflective inquiry with research rigour and applied the understanding of complex societal issues.

For more information please contact Practicum Coordinator Patricia Desjardine