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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION COURSES
Co-op Education Linked to a Related Course (Courses)
This course consists of a learning experience connected to a community and a cooperative education
curriculum that incorporates relevant expectations from the student’s related course (or courses). Students will
develop skills, knowledge, and habits of mind that will support them in their learning, including their education
and career/life planning, at school and beyond, today and in the future. Within the context of their experience
connected to a community, students will apply, extend, and refine skills and knowledge acquired in their related
course or courses and will apply skills, knowledge, and habits of mind that will protect and promote their health,
safety, and well-being. They will create and implement a learning plan that meets their particular interests and
needs, reflect on their learning, and make connections between their experience in the community and other
aspects of their lives.
The following Cooperative Education courses are double credit courses offered in the mornings or
afternoons in both semesters. There is also a four credit co-op package available in second semester only for
certain technology based co-ops (construction, electrical, automotive service/autobody, welding, manufacturing).
This will be in addition to offering the double credit co-ops in these technology based areas.
Students must take the regular school-based related course first or concurrently if they want to choose to take
the related co-op course. The first five digits of the co-op course must match the first five digits of the in-school
pre-requisite course. Example: Students choosing to take the 2 credit Biology co-op course SBI 3UD must
have already taken, or have chosen to concurrently take SBI 3U1
Students who choose a co-op course on their course registration will be contacted (usually in early April) by a
co-op teacher who will provide them with an application form, and teacher reference forms to be completed. An
interview will follow to determine suitability for the coop program.
UNIT OR TOPIC CONTENT OR DESCRIPTION
Preparing for the Experience Self-assessment skills, job-readiness skills, health and safety training,
(approx. 2 weeks) confidentiality, workplace harassment, employment standards act, labour
unions
Experiential Learning and Transfer of Skills
Includes monthly visits by supervising teacher, students must submit weekly
and Knowledge
log sheets electronically which must be approved by workplace supervisor
(approx. 75 days)
Usually held once a month
In-School Integration Classes Used to relate placement experience to curriculum expectations, reflect and
(approx. 6 days) analyse placement experiences, and reinforce job-skills theory and the skills
learned at the placement
May vary with different coop courses and teachers
Summative Project/Assignment Examples: placement brochures, Powerpoint presentations,
portfolios, exit interviews
SAUNDERS.TVDSB.CA SAUNDERS SECONDARY SCHOOL | 126Co-op - Visual Arts
AVI3MD AVI4MD
Placements Recently Used: The Arts Project, Original Kids Theatre Company, UWO Art Lab, Visual Arts at
Fanshawe College, Forest City Graphics
Co-op Dance and Drama *co-op hours may be outside of regular school day hours
ADA 3MD ADA 4MD ATC3MD ATC4MD
Placements Recently Used: Original Kids Theatre Company, Jo Read Dance Studio, Pearson School for the
Arts,
Co-op - Business and Computer Studies
BAF3MD BTA3OD BMI3CD ICS3UD
BBB4MD BAT4MD ICS4UD BOH4MD
Placements Recently Used: Bank of Montreal, ReMax Realty, Microcad Computers, Superior Computers,
Campus Creative, Economical Insurance Group, Sterling Marking Products, London Source for Sports,The
Board Shop, Uniglobe Travel, London and St. Thomas Association of Realtors, The Kidney Foundation, Lexus of
London, ToyotaTown, Talbot Marketing, Investors Group, Investment Counselling.
Co-op - Guidance/Leadership
GPP3OD
Placements Recently Used: Elementary Schools, Heart and Stroke Foundation, community agencies,
educational facilities.
Co-op - Health & Physical Education
PPL3OD PAF3OD PSK4UD PPL4OD PLF4MD PAF4OD
Placements Recently Used: Physical Education Teaching assistant at various Elementary schools, Goodlife
Fitness, Definitions Fitness, Recreational program assistant in Parkwood Hospital Recreation program,
Recreational program assistant in Longworth Retirement Village, Research Assistant in Exercise and Pregnancy
Lab, U.W.O., Program Assistant at TVDSB Environmental Education Center
Co-op - History - Law
CLU3MD
Placements Recently Used: London Courthouse, Harrison Pensa Law Firm, McColl and Dawson Law Firm,
Family Law Information Centre, Family Mediation Centre, London Police Services (highly competitive)
Co-op – Science
SBI3CD SBI 3UD SCH3UD SPH3UD SCH4CD SPH4CD SBI4UD
Placements Recently Used: London Health Sciences Centre (Kidney Care Centre, Medical Imaging,
Pharmacy), Glendale Crossings Retirement Village, Parkwood Hospital, Dillard’s Animal Hospital,
Neighbourhood Pet Clinic, Wonderland Dental Clinic, Schulich Dental Clinic, Body Mechanics, Back-N-Motion,
Shopper’s Drug Mart, Guardian Pharmacy, UWO and LHSC - Research Labs, Peak Mobility, Nicolucci Dental
Office, Peak Mobility, CBI Health Care, Dental Studio
SAUNDERS.TVDSB.CA SAUNDERS SECONDARY SCHOOL | 127Co-op - Social Sciences and Humanities
Working with Infants and Young Children/Parenting - HPW3CD
Placements Recently Used: Childcare Centres; ABC Daycare, KidLogic, YMCA Windywoods Daycare, Early
Years Centre at Jean Vanier
Working with School-Age Children and Adolescents – HPD4CD
Placements Recently Used: Elementary School Classroom Teaching Assistants: Westmount PS, Sherwood
Fox PS, Sir Isaac Brock PS, Arthur Ford PS, Byron Somerset PS, Byron Northview PS, Byron Southwood PS,
Woodland Heights PS, Lambeth PS, English as a Second Language Teaching Assistants
Interior Design – HLS3OD
Placements Recently Used: Decorating Retail Stores - HomeSense, Bouclair, The Bay
Co-op – Technology
Co-op Communications TGJ4OD TGG4MD TGI4MD TGP4MD TGV4MD
Placements Recently Used: Rogers Television
Co-op - Computer Engineering TEN4MD TEJ4MD
Placements Recently Used: Microcad, Big Blue Bubble, Campus Creative, Those Friggin’ Computers, Tech
Alley
Co-op - Construction 2 credit TCJ4ED TWJ4ED
4 credit TCJ4EQ
Placements Recently Used: Mouse Renovations, Reid Heritage Homes, Cardinal Cabinets, Covenant
Construction, Artistic Design Cabinets, Forest City Pools, Dynamic Kitchens, DMJ Contracting, Framewerks,
True Masonry
Co-op Electrical 2 credit TCE4ED
4 credit TCE4EQ
Placements Recently Used: G&S Electrical, Barnes Electrical, M&T Electrical, Pro Electric, Finan Electric,
Angton Electric, Guilliven International, Bentall Kennedy, Durrell Controls
Co-op - Technical Design TDJ4MD
Placements Recently Used: UWO Wind Tunnel, Gray and Fick Structural Engineers
Co-op – Manufacturing 2 credit TMJ3CD TMJ4CD
4 credit TMJ4CQ
Machining Placements Recently Used: UWO Machine Services, RHO CanDiamond Aircraft, Car Quest
Canada, University Machine Services, Can-Am Machine &Tool Inc., Lamko Tool and Mould, Phillips Tool and
Mould, Avro Pattern, Tech Trailers
Welding Placements Recently Used: Mosley Glen, Tank Craft, London Wrought Iron, Amro Tool, Ray Twist
Stairs, Stein Industries, Forest City Castings, Attica Machine Shop
Co-op – Transportation (Automotive and Autobody)
2 credit TTA3CD TTB3CD TTA4CD TTB4CD
4 credit TTA4CQ TTB4CQ
Placements Recently Used: Brian Finch, Ray Cullen, KIA of London, Oakridge Ford, Canadian Tire, Fine
Touch Collision, ToyotaTown, Ultra Auto Care, Tommy’s Motors, Finch Mercedes, South West Chrysler, Byron
Tire and Auto, Dalmar Volkswagen/Audi, Fountain Tire
SAUNDERS.TVDSB.CA SAUNDERS SECONDARY SCHOOL | 128Co-op Hospitality and Tourism - TFJ3ED TFJ3CD TFJ4ED TFJ4CD
Placements Recently Used: East Side Mario’s, Jack Astors, Milestones, Moxies,
Out N Back, Abruzzi, Springs, Lambeth Crossings Pub, Milestones
Co-op - Green Industries 2 credit THJ4ED THJ4MD
Potential Placements: TLC Landscaping, Heritage Country Gardens
Co-op - Hair and Aesthetics TXA4ED TXH4ED
Potential Placements: Stylish Plus, Shopper’s Drug Mart, Essence, Studio H, Blackfriars Salon and Spa, Ninth
House, Elite Spa, Sami and Naji
Co-op - Health Care TPJ4OD TPJ4CD TPJ4MD
Potential Placements: Long Term Care Facilities – Parkwood Hospital, Glendale Crossing, Longworth,
McCormick Home, Chartwell Royalcliffe, Physiotherapy Clinics (Body Mechanics, Back-N-Motion, Peak Mobility,
CBI Heath Care), Doctor’s offices
Creating Opportunities Through Co-op DCO3OD
This course consists of a learning experience connected to a community and a cooperative education curriculum
focused on developing skills, knowledge, and habits of mind that will support students in their learning, including
their education and career/life planning, at school and beyond, today and in the future. Within the context of their
experience connected to a community, students will apply skills, knowledge, and habits of mind that will protect
and promote their health, safety, and well-being and that will strengthen their inquiry, decision-making, and lead-
ership skills. Students will create and implement a learning plan that meets their particular interests and needs,
reflect on their learning, and make connections between their experience in the community and other aspects of
their lives.
Prerequisite: None
UNIT OR TOPIC CONTENT OR DESCRIPTION
Preparing for the Experience Self-assessment skills, job-readiness skills, health and safety training,
(approx. 2 weeks) confidentiality, workplace harassment, employment standards act, labour
unions
Experiential Learning and the Transfer of
Includes monthly visits by supervising teacher, students must submit weekly
Skills and Knowledge
log sheets electronically which must be approved by workplace supervisor
(approx. 73 days)
Exploring and investigating a topic, issues, or process relevant to the co-op
In-School Integration Classes experience and analyzing the information gathered
(approx. 8 days) Demonstrating an understanding of decision making and analyzing the
impact on their co-op experience and future endeavours
Demonstrate an understanding of effective leadership
May vary with different coop courses and teachers
Summative Project/Assignment Examples: placement brochures, Powerpoint presentations,
portfolios, exit interviews
SAUNDERS.TVDSB.CA SAUNDERS SECONDARY SCHOOL | 129EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
GRADE 11
COURSES OFFERED: GWL3O1, GWL3OD
Designing Your Future
Offered as a 3 credit package program. These courses have been designed for students who are moving di-
rectly into the workplace with potential apprenticeship opportunities at the completion of high school. Interested
candidates must complete the Experiential Learning Student Application and attend an interview. Please see
any work internship teacher or your guidance counsellor.
Designing Your Future - In-School Credit (Open) GWL3O1
This course prepares students to make successful transitions to post-secondary work, education and training.
Students will explore the realities and opportunities of modern workplaces, while refining their employability skills
and learning how to manage their careers. Students will target appropriate post-secondary education or train-
ing options and begin to implement an action plan for post-secondary success. This course provides excellent
preparation for the Designing Your Future Experiential Learning Program where students will be able to apply
employability skills necessary for the workplace.
Prerequisite: None
Anti-requisite: Students signing up for this course must also register for GWL3OD
UNIT OR TOPIC CONTENT OR DESCRIPTION
● Understanding your skills, experiences, strengths and weaknesses
Know Yourself ● What am I interested in?
● What are employers looking for in an employee?
● Teamwork and communication skills
Interact with Others ● Group and interpersonal dynamics
● Connecting to the community
● Researching career trends and opportunities
Explore Opportunities ● Linking skills and opportunities
● Rights and Responsibilities at work
● Searching for jobs
Prepare for Action ● Resume and interview preparation
● Setting goals and planning pathways
Present your Portfolio ● Demonstrate your learning about your future pathways
Co-op - Designing Your Future (Open) GWL3OD (2 Credits)
Guidance Experiential Learning courses consist of an in-school prerequisite and an out-of-school component so
that learning and practical experience are related in an appropriate way. Students will receive valuable insight
into the workforce by applying their employability skills to a variety of workplace situations.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: GWL3O1
Placements Recently Used: Tangent Car Care, Ultra Auto Care, Midas Auto Service, KidLogic, Giant Tiger,
Glendale Crossing, Elementary Schools, Original Kids Theatre, Source for Sports, Sterling Marking Products,
YMCA Daycare, London Public Library, Sami and Naji Hair Salon, London Children’s Museum, Milestones,
CentreField Sports, Sport Chek, Rona, Toy “R’Us, Masse’s No Frills, MicroCad Computers, TSC Stores, The
Great Canadian Bagel, Shoppers Drug Mart, West 49, Urban Planet, London Kia, Tim Horton’s, Pet Valu,
FreshCo,
SAUNDERS.TVDSB.CA SAUNDERS SECONDARY SCHOOL | 130EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING WORK INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
GRADE 11
COURSES OFFERED: GLN4O1, GLN4OD
Navigating the Workplace – In-School Credit (Open) GLN4O1
Offered as a 3 credit package program. This course provides students with opportunities to develop the work-
place essential skills and work habits required for success in all types of workplaces. Students will explore
occupations and careers of interest through participation in real workplace experiences. They will make plans
for continued learning and work, work with others to design learning experiences, and investigate the resources
and support required to make a smooth transition to their post-secondary destinations.
Prerequisite: None
Anti-requisite: Students signing up for this course must also register for GLN4OD
UNIT OR TOPIC CONTENT OR DESCRIPTION
● Managing your skills, experiences, strengths and weaknesses
Personal Management ● Developing time and resource management skills
● Career and education planning
● Workplace expectations and issues
What is Work ● Applying for jobs
● Health and Safety at work
● Learning and solving problems on the job
Thinking Skills ● Literacy skills for the workplace
● Numeracy skills for the workplace
● Self management strategies
Workplace Skills ● Planning for development of essential skills
● Setting goals and planning pathways
● Examining transitions after secondary education
Transitions ● Developing strategies and resources to cope with change
● Creating an exit strategy from secondary education
Co-op - Navigating the Workplace (Open) GLN4OD (2 Credits)
Experiential Learning courses consist of an in-school prerequisite and an out-of-school component so that
learning and practical experience are related in an appropriate way. Students will receive valuable insight into
the workforce by applying their employability skills to a variety of workplace situations.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: GLN4O1
Placements Recently Used: Tangent Car Care, Ultra Auto Care, Midas Auto Service, KidLogic, Giant Tiger,
Glendale Crossing, Elementary Schools, Original Kids Theatre, Source for Sports, Sterling Marking Products,
YMCA Daycare, London Public Library, Sami and Naji Hair Salon, London Children’s Museum, Milestones,
CentreField Sports, Sport Chek, Rona, Toy “R’Us, Masse’s No Frills, MicroCad Computers, TSC Stores, The
Great Canadian Bagel, Shoppers Drug Mart, West 49, Urban Planet, London Kia, Tim Horton’s, Pet Valu,
FreshCo,
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