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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
EDAC D233S
Course Title (CB02)
Professional Conduct
Course Credit Status
Credit - Not Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Course Description
The course is specifically designed for students with verified intellectual disabilities. Students will be able to develop an understanding of professional conduct necessary for success in varied employment settings. Students will learn how to communicate clearly and professionally in the context of a work environment and demonstrate individual and collaborative work habits with respect for social and cultural diversity. Students will develop an understanding of and comparison of professional conduct and behavior in various work environments through individualized instruction and training 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 is a stand-alone course that focuses on assisting students to understand and compare the various behaviors and conduct necessary in varied work environments. 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

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Other: Demonstration and modeling of task.

Other: Classes may take place at the HOPE site.

Guest speakers

Field observation and field trips

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 proficiency, self-expression, and/or creativity.
  3. Short quizzes evaluated by a graded scale or rubric.
  4. Work skills to be evaluated by a rubric for level of proficiency.
  5. Behavior and attitude evaluated by a rubric for compliance with professional expectations.
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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
Stride JuneAttainment's Connections in the Workplace Social Skills ReaderVerona, WI: Wolfpack Multimedia, Inc2008
Roulstone, Allen, Lesley Child, Lorraine Gradwell, Jeni PriceThriving and Surviving at Work Disabled People's Employment StrategiesBristol, UK The Policy Press2004/9th Edition
UnknownGetting Hired a Guide for Job-Seekers with DisabilitiesGeneva Switzerland, International Labor Organization2008
Havens, JeffHow to Get Fired! The New Employee's Guide to Perpetual UnemploymentIllinois, IL Big Pow! Books2010

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Demonstrate an understanding of employer expectations.
  • Demonstrate professional communication skills including the incorporation of appropriate cultural, ethnic, language, disability, and/or gender issues.
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude while performing work skills.
  • Demonstrate diplomacy while maintaining quality control.
  • Dramatize and practice conflict resolution procedures.
  • Practice using flexible thinking and problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrate collaboration and teamwork.
  • Demonstrate basic academic skills needed for appropriate work.

CSLOs

  • Identify and demonstrate two or more professional behaviors necessary to the workplace.

Outline

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of employer expectations.
    1. Summarize procedures and information received during orientation for a job.
    2. Summarize common workplace rules and regulations.
      1. Summarize key points from Americans with Disabilities Act.
      2. Identify questions allowed during an interview.
      3. Identify what information to disclose and when.
    3. Identify daily work schedules and attendance requirements.
    4. Discuss issues related to respect for diversity and employee rights.
  2. Demonstrate professional communication skills including the incorporation of appropriate cultural, ethnic, language, disability, and/or gender issues.
    1. Utilize language/communication that is acceptable with supervisors and coworkers.
    2. Emply appropriate social interaction with supervisors and peers.
    3. Demonstrate appropriate non-verbal behavior in a variety of situations.
    4. Differentiate between behavior and language that is acceptable at home versus in the public/community versus at a site of employment.
    5. Discuss consequences of behavior and language in various situations.
    6. Demonstrate a sensitivity and respect for social and cultural diversity.
  3. Demonstrate a positive attitude while performing work skills.
    1. Identify and demonstrate strategies to deal with frustrating or repetitive tasks.
    2. Identify and demonstrate strategies to deal with making a mistake.
    3. Identify and demonstrate strategies to deal with annoying co-workers.
    4. Demonstrate an ability to accept supervision and direction.
  4. Demonstrate diplomacy while maintaining quality control.
    1. Identify and demonstrate tactful communication skills.
    2. Identify strategies and procedures for quality control.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to problem solve quality control issues.
  5. Dramatize and practice conflict resolution procedures.
    1. Differentiate between when a problem should be solved independently versus asking for assistance.
    2. Identify the appropriate person to contact for conflict resolution.
    3. Utilize self-control techniques when frustrated and/or when assistance is needed.
    4. Propose a plan for self-advocacy.
  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 in-class activities.
  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 needed for appropriate work.
    1. Demonstrate level of reading needed for identified goals.
    2. Demonstrate level of math needed for identified goals.
    3. Demonstrate level of writing needed for identified goals.
    4. Demonstrate level of computer literacy needed for identified goals.
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