Cooperative Education Course
Personalized Placement Learning Plan Components

 

Course

Biology, Grade 11, University Preparation, SBI3U

The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12, Science, 2000

Credit Value

1

Description of the Placement Situation

The placement is a small community hospital with diagnostic and treatment capacity. It has 20 to 40 overnight beds and an active five-bed Emergency Department.

The student will work in blocks of time and cycle through Nutrition/Dietary, X-Ray/Radiology, Analysis Laboratory, Dialysis, Nursing Care, and Emergency Departments.

Credit Value of Cooperative Education Course        2

 

Related Course Expectations

 

 

Strand: Cellular Functions

CFV.01 · demonstrate an understanding of cell structure and function and the processes of metabolism and membrane transport;

CF1.01 – describe how organelles and other cell components carry out various cell processes and explain how these processes are related to the function of organs;

CF1.03 – describe the fluid mosaic structure of cell membranes, and explain the dynamics of passive transport (facilitated diffusion) and the processes of endocytosis and exocytosis of large particles;

CFV.03 · demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between cell functions and their technological and environmental applications;

CF3.01 - present informed opinions on advances in cellular biology and possible applications through related technology;

CF3.03 - analyse ways in which societal needs have led to technological advances related to cellular processes.

 

Strand: Diversity of Living Things

DLV.01 · demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of living organisms through applying the concepts of phylogeny and taxonomy to the kingdoms of life (including Eubacteria and Archeobacteria) and viruses;

DL1.02 - compare and contrast the structure and function of different types of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells;

DL1.04 - compare and contrast the life cycles of representative organisms from each life kingdom and a representative virus;

 

DLV.03 · relate the role of common characteristics and diversity within the kingdoms of life (including Eubacteria and Archeobacteria) to the importance of maintaining biodiversity within natural ecosystems, and explain the use of micro-organisms in biotechnology;

DL3.01 - explain the relevance of current studies of viruses and bacteria to the field of biotechnology.

 

Strand: Internal Systems and Regulation

ISV.01 · describe and explain the major processes, mechanisms, and systems, including the respiratory, circulatory, and digestive systems, by which plants and animals maintain their internal environment;

IS1.02 - explain the role of transport or circulatory systems in the transport of substances in an organism;

IS1.05 - describe how the use of prescription and non-prescription drugs can disrupt or help maintain homeostasis;

ISV.02 · illustrate and explain, through laboratory investigations, the contribution of various types of systems and processes to internal regulation in plant and animal systems;

IS2.03 - select and integrate information about internal systems from various print and electronic sources, or from several parts of the same source;

ISV.03 · evaluate the impact of personal lifestyle decisions on the health of humans, and analyse how societal concern for maintaining human health has advanced the development of technologies related to the regulation of internal systems;

IS3.01 - identify examples of technologies that have enhanced scientific understanding of internal systems;

IS3.03 - analyse and explain how societal needs have led to scientific and technological developments related to internal systems.

Cooperative Education Expectations

 

 

Health and Safety

H1 - an understanding of workplace health and safety rules

H2 - the appropriate use of safety equipment, including fire extinguishers and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

 

H3 - an understanding of the need for personal protective equipment, including goggles, gloves, boots, and aprons

 

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:

·          general safety procedures involving the use of equipment;

·          the terminology used in the hospital settings;

·          general lab procedures in the analysis lab;

·          equipment and technology used in the radiology department;

·          preparing patients before treatment;

·          the medical and biological science-based activities of various experts in each department;

·          processing lab samples;

·          processing X-rays;

·          the use of radiation to treat cancer;

·          appropriate diets and nutritional needs of some patients;

·          counseling sessions with respect to nutrition and lifestyle improvements.

 

The student learns through:

·          demonstration by supervisors

·          discussion

·          oral explanation

·          observation

·          collaborative/cooperative learning

·          role modeling

·          computer-assisted learning

·          one-to-one mentoring

·          case studies

·          learning log/reflective journal

·          conducting research

 


Assessment and Evaluation: Strategies and Scoring Tools

Purpose

Assessment and Evaluation Strategies

Scoring Tools

Expectations

Achievement Chart

Diagnostic

Weekly Log:

- submitted each week for the entire term

Checklist

CFV.01, CF1.01, CF1.03, CFV.03, CF3.01, CF3.03, ISV.01, IS1.02, IS1.05, ISV.03, IS3.01, IS3.03, DLV.01, DL1.02, DL1.04

K/U, T,C, A

Assessment

Site Observation:

Visit with student

- specific expectations will vary depending upon the timing of the on-site visit

Anecdotal Report

CFV.01, CF1.01, CF1.03, CFV.03, CF3.01, CF3.03, ISV.01, IS1.02, IS1.05, ISV.03, IS3.01, IS3.03, DLV.01, DL1.02, DL1.04

K/U, T, C, A

Assessment

Site Observation:

Interview with employer

- expectations reviewed will vary as the specific hospital site and department supervisors change

Anecdotal Report

CFV.01, CF1.01, CF1.03, CFV.03, CF3.01, CF3.03, ISV.01, IS1.02, IS1.05, ISV.03, IS3.01, IS3.03, DLV.01, DL1.02, DL1.04

K/U, T, C, A

Assessment

Employer’s Performance Appraisal:

- specific expectations included may change as the focus of the supervisor changes

Rating Scale

CFV.01, CF1.01, CF1.03, CFV.03, CF3.01, CF3.03, ISV.01, IS1.02, IS1.05, ISV.03, IS3.01, IS3.03, DLV.01, DL1.02, DL1.04

K/U, T, C, A

Evaluation (70%)

Hospital Blood Analysis Lab:

Experiment/Lab Work

Class Presentation:

‘Testing in the Hospital Lab’

Rating scale

(for the lab work)

Rubric

CFV.01, CF1.01, CF1.03, ISV.01, IS1.02, IS1.05, ISV.03, IS3.01

K/U, T, C, A

Evaluation (70%)

Emergency Dept. – Report:

‘Trauma’

Rubric

CFV.01, CF1.01, ISV.01, IS1.02

K/U, C, A

Evaluation (70%)

Nutrition Dept. – Poster:

‘Healthy Eating’

Written Report:

‘Special Diets, Why and When’

Rubric

CFV.03, CF3.03, ISV.01, IS1.02, IS1.05

K/U, C, A

 

K/U, T, A

Evaluation (70%)

Radiology Dept. – Visual Display:

How and Why Radiation Works

How Radiation is Used to Promote Healing and Treat Cancer

What Is Too Much Radiation and What Happens During Radiation Poisoning.

Rubric

CFV.01, CF1.01, CFV.03, CF3.01, CF3.03, ISV.03, IS3.01, IS3.03

K/U, T, C, A

Evaluation (70%)

Nursing Dept. – Scrapbook: Report on Nursing Science; a micro-view

Rubric

CFV.01, CF1.01, CF1.03, CFV.03, CF3.01, CF3.03, ISV.01, IS1.02, IS1.05, ISV.02, IS2.03, ISV.03, IS3.01, DLV.01, DL1.02, DL1.04

K/U, T, C, A

Evaluation (70%)

Dialysis Unit – Visual Display: ‘The Process and Science of Purifying Blood’ (sub-visuals explaining component parts of the process)

Rubric

CFV.01, CF1.01, ISV.01, IS1.02

K/U, C, A

Evaluation (30%)

Booklet, Electronic Presentation, Scientific Report or ‘Information for the Public’ Brochure: Examining a Virulent Pathogen

Rubric

DLV.01, DL1.02, DL3.03, DL3.01

K/U, T, C, A

Evaluation (30%)

Oral Presentation – Electronic Presentation, Discussion, Overhead, etc.: Rural Hospitals: Levels of Service

 

Technology advances and the challenges faced by facilities with limited budgets to grow – is there a balance?

Rubric

ISV.03, IS3.01, IS3.03

K/U, T, C, A