The Trades Specific Student Engagement Techniques course provides participants with the opportunity to integrate instructional strategies and techniques that reflect vocational contexts. Participants will investigate and apply motivational strategies in order to better engage their students in both the theoretical and practical components. Managing students and handling difficult situations in a respectful, ethical and professional manner will be addressed. Participants will use techniques and frameworks to help their students learn how to learn, think critically, and self-regulate.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Instructional strategies
Instructional techniques
Motivation theories
Teaching and Learning theories and perspectives
Thinking skills (critical thinking, creative thinking, metacognition)
Classroom management
Techniques to help adults learn how to learn (SQ4R study technique, visual tools, questioning techniques, note taking, etc.)
Ethical decision making and frameworks
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60534 |
August 10, 2026 to August 14, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70285 |
October 8, 2026 to November 27, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40176 |
January 11, 2027 to January 15, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
Additional information
1. Actual curriculum products / portfolio created and used by the applicant in their workplace which are judged equivalent to course assignments.
2. A successful interview with the SIE Department Leader or delegate.
3. An essay that describes the development of their thinking on the themes, issues, and concepts in the course.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.