Cooperative Education Course Personalized Placement Learning Plan Components
Course	English, Grade 11, College Preparation, ENG3C The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12, English, 2000
Credit Value	1
Description of the Placement Situation
The placement is a full-service dental office with one dentist, a visiting orthodontist, and two hygienists that look after approximately 250 patients: a mix of children, adults, and seniors. The student will perform clerical duties required in an office using the appropriate language for a professional workplace environment.
Credit Value of Cooperative Education Course 2

Related Course Expectations
Strand: Literature Studies and Reading LSV.01 · read and demonstrate an understanding of a variety of informational and literary texts from Canada and other countries, with an emphasis on analysing information, ideas, and issues; LS1.01 - interpret and assess explicit and implicit ideas, issues, and information in informational and literary texts; LSV.03 · identify elements of style in a variety of texts, with a focus on how the elements contribute to clear and effective communication; LS3.04 - explain how authors and editors use design elements to organize content and communicate ideas. Strand: Writing WRV.02 · select and use appropriate writing forms for various purposes and audiences with a focus on reports, correspondence, and persuasive essays; WR2.01 - select and use appropriate informational or literary forms to produce written work for specific audiences and purposes, with an emphasis on reports, correspondence, and persuasive essays; WR2.02 - select and use a level of language and a voice appropriate to the specific purpose and intended audience for business, technical, and personal communications; WRV.03 · use a variety of organizational structures and patterns to produce coherent and effective written work; WRV.04 · revise their written work, independently and collaboratively, with a focus on accuracy of information, clear expression, and consistent use of voice; WR4.03 - revise drafts to ensure consistent use of an appropriate voice and tone; WRV.05 · edit ad proofread to produce final drafts, using correctly the grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation conventions of standard Canadian English, as specified for this course, with the support of print and electronic resources when appropriate; WR5.02 - produce, format, and publish written work, using appropriate technology to share writing with intended audiences; WR5.04 - edit and proofread their own and others’ writing, identifying and correcting errors according to the requirements for grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation.	Strand: Language LAV.01 · apply knowledge of vocabulary and language conventions to read, write, and speak effectively, with a focus on identifying, developing, and sustaining an appropriate voice; LA1.03 - identify specialized language appropriate to business and technical contexts and use it with precision in oral and written work; LAV.02 · use listening techniques and oral communication skills to participate in classroom discussions and more formal activities, with a focus on using business and technical language appropriately in oral reports an other presentations; LA2.05 - use techniques of oral presentation to communicate effectively, with a focus on clear organization, relevant examples, appropriate vocabulary and style, repetition for emphasis, and the use of voice projection, pace, gestures, timing, body language, visual aids, and technology. Strand: Media Studies MDV.01 · use knowledge of the characteristics of media forms, representations audiences, and industry practices to analyse a variety of media works; MD1.03 - explain the relationship between media works and their audiences; MDV.02 · demonstrate an understanding of the interactions among form, purpose, audience, and production options by designing or creating media works, independently and collaboratively, based on ideas, themes, and issues examined in this course; MD2.02 - use knowledge of the interactions among form, purpose, audience, and production options to explain choices made in the design and production of media works.
Cooperative Education Expectations
Job Readiness J3 - demonstrate the ability to communicate their interest in a work opportunity effectively (e.g., by telephone, in person, or through the mail or E-mail and the Internet)	Rights and Responsibilities R2 - placement specific workplace health and safety considerations R3 - issues relating to confidentiality and the right to privacy, as outlined in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act R4 - work ethics and the responsible use of information technology

Employer’s Expectations

The employer expectations are the same as those identified from the related course and the Cooperative Education course.

See relevant learning skills, which are assessed with a rating scale for reporting purposes.

Learning Opportunities at the Placement

Learning Strategies

The student has opportunities to learn about: · creating, revising, and editing office documents; · completing office forms; · proofreading office communications; · health and safety issues in a dental office; · using business and technical language with the public and office staff; · confidentiality issues in a dental office; · dental office activities and routines; · how elements of informational text contribute to their meaning; · analysing and assessing the information from a variety of print and electronic sources to determine whether it is accurate, current, sufficient, relevant, and suitable to the form and purpose for writing, e.g., brochures and public service documents; · design elements used to organize content and communicate ideas when creating a public service handout.

The student learns through: · observation · one-on-one instruction · reading/proofreading · checklists with established criteria · modeling · mentoring · questioning

Assessment and Evaluation: Strategies and Scoring Tools

Purpose	Assessment and Evaluation Strategies	Scoring Tools	Expectations	Achievement Chart
Diagnostic	Interview: “What If” Scenarios (job readiness)	Checklist	J3, R2, R3, R4	K/U, C, A
Assessment	Part A: Assignment: Graphic Organizer/Chart	Checklist	LSV.01, LS1.01, LSV.03, LS3.04, WRV.02, WR2.02, WRV.03, MDV.01, MD1.03	K/U, T, C
Assessment	Part B: Assignment: Oral report collection and gap analysis of the print materials	Checklist	LSV.03, LS3.04, LAV.01, LA1.03, LAV.02, LA2.05, MDV.01, MD1.03	K/U, T, C
Assessment 70%	Part C: Survey: Office staff, employer Interview: Dental clients Summary of findings	Checklist	LSV.01, LS1.01, WRV.02, WR2.01, WRV.03, LAV.01, LA1.03, LAV.02	K/U, T, C, A
Assessment 70%	Part D: Assignment: Create Communication	Rating scale	LSV.03, LS3.04, WRV.04, WR4.03, WRV.05, WR5.02, WR5.04, LAV.01, LA1.03, LAV.02, LA2.05, MDV.01, MD1.03, MDV.02, MD2.02	K/U, T, C, A
Evaluation 30%	Part E: Assignment: Polished Communication	Rubric	WRV.05, WR5.02, WR5.04, LAV.01, LA1.03, LAV.02, LA2.05, LSV.01, LS1.01, WRV.02, WR2.01, WR2.02, WRV.03, LAV.01, LA1.03, LAV.02, LA2.05, MDV.02, MD2.02	K/U, T, C, A
30%	Part F: Presentation: Communication Piece	Rubric		K/U, T, C, A