OYAP Conference November 18-19, 2008 Janet Doyle

1. OCEA Ethical Guidelines and Legal Issues for Cooperative Education, OYAP and Other Forms of Experiential Learning2008 OYAP Conference November 18-19, 2008 Janet Doyle

2. Developed for all stakeholders: cooperative education, experiential learning professionals, student success, administration To clarify understanding of ethical guidelines and legal issues To stimulate dialogue To reflect on professional practices Aims

3. Cooperative education teachers are advised to have a clear understanding of the policy documents to avoid concerns from the Ontario College of Teachers , your school board, parents and students Policy Documents

4. Relevant Legislation and Additional Resources • Child and Family Services • Ontario Education Act • Ontario Human Rights Act • Ministry of Labour (MOL): Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) • Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act • Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession • Ontario School Boards’ Insurance Exchange (OSBIE) Pertains only to school boards who subscribe to OSBIE • Worker Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) • Workplace Safety and Insurance Coverage for Students in Work Education Programs (PPM 76A) • Youth Criminal Justice Act

5. OCEA document • Ethical Guidelines • + Case Studies • - Case Studies • Legal Issues • Case Studies • Relevant Legislation and Resources • Workplace Safety and Insurance Board • Ontario School Board Insurance Exchange • Legally Speaking

6. OCEA Ethical Statement • Approved by membership during the OCEA Annual General Meeting 2006 • Contains 18 principles divided into 3 parts • Part A: Program Delivery • Part B: Supervisory Issues • Part C: Professional Conduct

7. Ethical Guidelines • Part A: Program Delivery • Student Selection • Student Placement Success • Student Journals • Virtual (e) Cooperative Education Programs and Placements

8. Ethical Guidelines • Part B: Supervisory Issues • Classroom and Placement Component • Student Records • PPLP • Placement Assessment • Student Remuneration • Placement Coordination • Work Stoppage • Conflict of Interest

9. Ethical Guidelines • Part C: Professional Conduct • Professional Growth • Teacher/Supervisor Conflict • Gratuities • Collaboration • Confidentiality • Ethical Behaviour

10. ETHICAL GUIDELINESCase Studies • PROGRAM DELIVERY • Student Selection • Two students, a male and a female, have indicated that they are interested in a placement with the auto service industry. The cooperative education teacher arranges the interview for the male student and suggests that the female seek another placement because of the “difficulties she may encounter” at the auto placement. (negative)

11. ETHICAL GUIDELINESCase Studies • Professional Conduct • Collaboration • A cooperative education teacher, while meeting with the placement supervisor, learns that the cooperative education student has difficulty following verbal instructions. The teacher discusses this concern with the student who agrees there has been an issue in other classes. The teacher researches the Ontario Student Record (OSR) and consults with the special education department to plan appropriate learning strategies. (positive)

12. ETHICAL GUIDELINESCase Studies • SUPERVISORY ISSUES • Student Records • In order to assist the placement supervisor in meeting the individual needs of the cooperative education students at the learning placement, the cooperative education teacher staples the IEP to the PPLP. (negative)

13. ETHICAL GUIDELINESCase Studies • Professional Conduct • Ethical Behaviour • Acooperative education teacher is pursuing his specialist in another subject area and spends a significant amount of scheduled cooperative education time completing on-line assignments (negative)

14. Contributors to the Legal Issues Section • David Beal, Risk Manager, OSBIE • Maurice Green, Lawyer • Frank Mabrucco, WSIB

15. Legal Issues • “ Must” statements from Cooperative Education and Other Forms of Experiential Learning 2000 • Part One: Forms of Experiential Learning and Related Programs • Part Two: The Cooperative Education Course • Part Three: Program Planning and Delivery • Part Four: Management and Administration

16. Format of Legal Issues • Topic and “must” statement • Case Study • OSBIE statement • PPM 76A • Legally Speaking • Relevant Legislation and Additional Resources • Website addresses

17. Forms • Screen Shot of Accident Reporting

18. Forms • Work Education Agreement • WEA Amendment • Certified Teacher WEA • Form 7 • OSBIE Incident Report Form

19. Take Up Anticipation Guide

20. Ethical Guidelines and Legal Issues • Points to Remember: • Use honest and fair decisions when dealing with students • Inform your administration of concerns • OSBIE - support for the teacher • WSIB – provides for the injured worker • Use appropriate terminology

21. ETHICAL GUIDELINES AND LEGAL ISSUES • Points to Remember • Attend frequent and regular monitoring meetings • Keep anecdotal notes current and realistic • Complete the Placement Assessment • Prepare students during Pre-placement • Follow school and school board policies related to experiential learning

22. Now it’s your turn…Handouts • Each group will receive a Case Study from the Legal Issues section • Read over the Case Study • Identify the main issues/ problem • Outline the steps to be followed • References to Legislation, Resources and Organizations • Strategies to be implemented • 15 minutes for discussion

23. Resources www.ocea.on.ca www.edu.gov.on.ca Consult with your principal, board level consultant, and fellow cooperative education teachers to determine the models of best practice for your cooperative education and experiential learning programs