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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
EDAC D232S
Course Title (CB02)
Workplace Culture
Course Credit Status
Credit - Not Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Course Description
This course is specifically designed for students with verified intellectual disabilities. It includes identification of the different aspects of workplace culture including employer expectations, professional conduct, and attitudes necessary to be successful on a job. The core competencies of physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility will be addressed. Individualized instruction and training are used to meet the goals identified in the Student Educational Contract.
Faculty Requirements
Discipline 1
[Community College Counselor of Students with Disabilities]
FSA
[FHDA FSA - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES]
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This course is a stand-alone course that focuses on teaching students about the many aspects of workplace culture and employer expectations. This course provides reasonable and appropriate accommodations needed to be equal and effective for disabled student success.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
99

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Not transferable

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
3.0
Maximum Credit Units
3.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours0.00.0
Laboratory Hours9.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
0.0
Laboratory
108.0
Total
108.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
0.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
0.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

In-class exploration of Internet sites

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Guest speakers

Field observation and field trips

Collaborative projects

Other: Demonstration and modeling of task

Other: Classes may take place at the HOPE site

Assignments

  1. Group or individual presentations.
  2. Group or individual projects.
  3. Practice of basic academic skills.
  4. Completion of a product or task.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Presentations to be evaluated by a rubric for level of clarity and sensitivity to diversity.
  2. Projects to be evaluated by a rubric for level of self-expression and creativity.
  3. Short quizzes evaluated by a graded scale or rubric.
  4. Work skills evaluated by a rubric for level of proficiency.
  5. Final project to be evaluated by a rubric for level of proficiencyÌý

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Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials:Ìý
  • None
Essential College Facilities:
  • None

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Margolis, SheilaBuilding a Culture of Distinction: Participant Workbook for Defining Organizational Culture and Managing ChangeAtlanta, GA Workplace Culture Institute2010
Sander, Tina and Amy HemmertOut and About in the World of Computers: An Introductory Computer Course for Beginning English LearnersPalm Springs, Ca ALTA English Publishers2014
Stride JuneAttainment's Connections in the Workplace Social Skills ReaderVerona, WI: Wolfpack Multimedia, Inc2008

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Identify and discuss common laws governing the workplace.
  • Identify and discuss hierarchy of authority.
  • Identify symbols, idioms, and language common to different work environments.
  • Compare dress codes found in various working environments.
  • Practice well-being.
  • Practice using flexible thinking and problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrate collaboration and teamwork.
  • Demonstrate basic academic skills appropriate for the job.

CSLOs

  • Identify and discuss 1 or more aspects of workplace culture related to career goals.

Outline

  1. Identify and discuss common laws governing the workplace.
    1. Recognize when information is needed and where to locate it.
    2. Identify and discuss State and local laws governing wages, employee rights, and workplace safety.
    3. Identify and discuss union regulations and requirements.
    4. Identify and discuss informal regulations within an organization.
  2. Identify and discuss hierarchy of authority.
    1. Identify chain-of-command.
    2. Identify appropriate person to contact for various situations.
    3. Differentiate the types of situations that need intervention.
  3. Identify symbols, idioms, and language common to different work environments.
    1. Identify common safety language, signs, and symbols related to work.
    2. Identify common employee language, signs, and symbols related to work.
    3. Identify common product or work flow language, signs, and symbols.
  4. Compare dress codes found in various working environments.
    1. Differentiate between informal and formal dress codes.
    2. Differentiate when it is appropriate to alter standard dress codes.
      1. Holidays.
      2. Company functions.
      3. Casual Friday.
    3. Identify work environments that require uniforms.
    4. Identify work environments that require safety apparel or equipment.
  5. Practice well-being.
    1. Identify healthy nutritional foods suitable for work.
    2. Identify options available for physical conditioning.
    3. Discuss maintaining health and mental well-being at various job locations.
    4. Demonstrate stress-management techniques suitable for the workplace.
  6. Practice using flexible thinking and problem solving skills.
    1. Demonstrate the ability to share information by using verbal, non-verbal, written or visual communication skills.
    2. Demonstrate individual versus collaborative problem solving and task completion.
    3. Demonstrate alternative methods for completing a task.
  7. Demonstrate collaboration and teamwork.
    1. Demonstrate leadership skills.
    2. Develop ideas through group problem solving.
    3. Take part in different roles on the team.
  8. Demonstrate basic academic skills appropriate for the job.
    1. Demonstrate level of reading needed for identified tasks.
    2. Demonstrate level of math needed for identified tasks.
    3. Demonstrate level of writing needed for identified tasks.
    4. Demonstrate level of computer literacy needed for identified tasks.
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