Abstract:
"Josée, teacher and coordinator of the Paralegal Technology
program at the Cégep de l’Outaouais, had a very specific goal
in mind when she set out to develop this new program: to
design a program that would meet ministerial requirements
and professional standards, while fostering active collaboration among team members and respecting individual
expertise. At the heart of this initiative: the establishment of
a common pedagogical vision and the attentive follow-up of
each student throughout their studies. The quality of this
collaboration, both disciplinary and interdisciplinary, is crucial
to ensuring the coherence and effectiveness of a program of
study. Research also shows that students have a better chance
of success when they are engaged in a relevant and coherent
educational project. The development of the new Paralegal
Technology program was an opportunity for the team to apply
the fundamentals of the program-based approach, by introducing concerted planning and coherent learning progression.
In this article, we tell the story of this process, orchestrated by
Josée and guided by best practices." -- AQPC
