Flexible Learning

A presentation on Flexible Learning by Mitch Murphy, PEI Department of Education, Early Learning and Culture, given to the Annual Meeting of the PEI Home and School Federation on April 8, 2017.

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1. Flexible Learning Opportunities PEI Home and School April, 2017
2. Flexible learning occurs in situations when the curriculum is not currently part of the Senior High Program of Studies and List of Authorized Materials, the method of curriculum delivery is not in a traditional classroom setting, or both. WHAT WHY We know that each student brings their own strengths to learning. They also bring areas of particular passion and interest. Flexible learning enhances opportunities for students to explore and experience these passions and through out their high school years.
3. 3 English – one at Grade 12 Level 2 Math 2 Science 2 Social Studies 1 Physical Education 1 Career (CEO) 5 courses must be at Grade 12 level Need 20 credits to Graduate Most students take 24 credits Current
4. • independent study courses; • cooperative education courses; • external credential courses; • local courses; • academic diploma programs; • summer school courses; • distance education courses; • Holland College Transitions Program • Accelerated Secondary Apprenticeship Program • Skills Canada FLEXIBLE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
5. Independent Study Courses (ISC521A/621A) The Independent Study Course allows students to engage in personally meaningful, authentic, real‐world learning within an inquiry and problem‐solving framework. Students have the opportunity to investigate a self-selected topic or theme that extends the curriculum of an authorized provincial course(s) and contributes to their knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for lifelong learning. For example: Researching the feasibility of using wastewater from a potato wash plant to grow micro-greens using hydroponics. Writing a novella about the challenges and opportunities refugees face in PEI. Working with a mentor in Health Care to break down the barriers of isolation for the elderly.
6. CWS 501, 502, 601, 602 Cooperative Education is an experiential method of learning that formally integrates classroom studies with learning through productive work experiences in a field related to a student’s academic or career goals. Each cooperative education course is a partnership among students, schools, and the community, with specified responsibilities for each. There is a significant variety in student placements. 400-450 students per year participate in CWS courses. Learning the welding trade at a welding shop. Working in a hospital to experience aspects of the health care system. Learning about cheese-making at an Island dairy.
7. External Credentials acknowledge the value of student learning outside the public school system by recognizing, for high school credit, credentials obtained outside of regular school instructional time by an education service agency external to the public school system. External high school credit will be awarded for courses, programs, or assessments that have been evaluated and that match or exceed provincial high school standards Conservatory Canada Music Prince Edward Island 4-H Royal Conservatory of Music Dance Umbrella Duke of Edinburgh Royal Canadian Naval Reserve Canadian Cadet Organizations Sport PEI External Credential Credits
8. Local Courses Over a number of years, provincially authorized senior high local courses have been offered to accommodate the special interests and abilities of students, to provide for innovative practices, and to address local community interests through the development of local courses at the senior high level which do not duplicate provincially authorized courses. Currently there is a moratorium on new local courses pending the outcomes of a current dialogue on the Senior High School Program of Studies. Small Engines Electricity/Electronics Cosmetology
9. The Academy Diploma Program (ADP) is a specialization program approved by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (the Department) which enables students to gain sector specific skills and knowledge in the context of engaging, career- related learning environments. ADPs help students to focus on graduation and pursuit of their post-secondary goals. Established ADP’s Aviation and Aerospace – Three Oaks Bioscience and Agriculture – KISH, Kinkora, Hospitality and Tourism – KISH Arts and Culture – Bluefield Business and Innovation – Colonel Gray, Souris Under Development Culinary – Montague Thinking About It BioScience and Agriculture – Charlottetown Rural Marine Biology – Three Oaks Academic Diploma Program
10. Each summer, the Department of Education and Early Learning and Culture offers some high school courses at selected locations. The courses offered vary from year to year, but in the past, have included courses in English, mathematics, physics, cooperative work study, and English as an additional language. The availability of courses taught during the summer depends on the availability of resources required to offer courses and student demand. Summer School
11. Students have an opportunity to take an approved suite of courses through distance education. They are supported by a teacher at their school and usually have a scheduled period to work on distance education courses. They need access to a computer. Distance Education Courses
12. You may be eligible for this program if you are: • 16 years of age; • Enrolled in school; and • Working for a wage in a designated trade with a suitable employer. Accelerated Secondary Apprenticeship Program(ASAP) If you achieve a mark of 70 per cent or higher in a high school trade course, you can transfer up to 110 hours per course to post-secondary apprenticeship training, providing the course has Provincial Apprenticeship Board approval. How do I apply for youth apprenticeship? 1. Find a job in your preferred designated trade. 2. Submit a completed Apprenticeship Application Form. 3. Once you are approved for the program, you will receive a skills logbook to record your training progress.
13. •To give Prince Edward Island high school students the opportunity to make informed decisions about their post- secondary options •To reignite the learning process through student- centered, activity-based learning for students who may be disengaged in high school •To build student confidence and preparedness for the post-secondary world Logistics: •Students attend college for half days for one semester •Students rotate through program clusters where they are exposed to more than 25 Holland College programs •Rotations are complemented by tours, guest speakers, volunteering, fundraising, presenting, and portfolio development Holland College Transitions Program
14. Skills Canada PEI is part of a pan-Canadian organization whose mandate is to encourage youth to consider skills and technology based career options, which help fuel economic growth for the province and the country while creating interesting and challenging employment opportunities for young Canadians. High School students compete in a provincial competition, with top results going on to represent the province at national competitions. Automotive Repair Graphic Design Cabinet Making Public Speaking Carpentry Outdoor Power Equipment Cooking Welding Electronics Workplace Safety Job Search Skills Canada
15. The dialogue around flexible learning opportunities is evolving as we constantly seek new ways to support our learners