BHS447 - Fieldwork Seminar II

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Subject Title
Fieldwork Seminar II

Subject Description
This Fieldwork Seminar provides an opportunity for students to debrief and discuss learning experiences related to the professional field and practical applications with the faculty and other students. This helps students to connect what they have learned in the classroom with the professional field. The Fieldwork Seminar helps student to develop appropriate professional attitudes, reflect upon their practical learning experiences, and obtain feedback on professional practice. Students will share and discuss the implementation of the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in a number of different settings and with clients with different exceptionalities. Students will be encouraged to relate their practical experiences to issues raised in their coursework on ethics, and to continue to develop knowledge of professional standards and expectations for conduct and professionalism.

Credit Status
This is a required course in the Behavioural Sciences program and BHS447 and BHS457 are co-reqs

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

 
Students should be able to reflect upon and analyze the relevant skills, values, and techniques that must be drawn upon in an applied setting in which the principles of behavioural sciences are utilized. 

1. Connect knowledge from the classroom with professional experiences.
2. Generate solutions for issues or challenges related to professional issues
3. Engage in a professional discussion with fellow students on professional success.
4. Utilize feedback mechanisms.
5. Reflect upon experiences and practice.
6. Analyze the skills and techniques for professional success.

Academic Integrity
Seneca upholds a learning community that values academic integrity, honesty, fairness, trust, respect, responsibility and courage. These values enhance Seneca's commitment to deliver high-quality education and teaching excellence, while supporting a positive learning environment. Ensure that you are aware of Seneca's Academic Integrity Policy which can be found at: http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academic-integrity-policy.html Review section 2 of the policy for details regarding approaches to supporting integrity. Section 2.3 and Appendix B of the policy describe various sanctions that can be applied, if there is suspected academic misconduct (e.g., contract cheating, cheating, falsification, impersonation or plagiarism).

Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

By attending live classes, students are consenting to the collection and use of their personal information for the purposes of administering the class and associated coursework. To learn more about Seneca's privacy practices, visit Privacy Notice.