Trades Specific Student Engagement Techniques (TRAI 3004)

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.
Course code: TRAI 3004
Credits: 2.0
Length: 30.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=TRAI&number=3004

Schedule †

TRAI 3004 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
43195February 24, 2025
to April 17, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies		Mauger, Douglas
60976August 11, 2025
to August 15, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		Mauger, Douglas
40652January 19, 2026
to March 13, 2026		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Online with Scheduled Classes
  Location: Online		Mauger, Douglas

Additional Information

  • 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

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.

Please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at sie@vcc.ca to apply. 

For more information, please see the PIDP Program Content Guide. 

How to register in courses

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Email sie@vcc.ca

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† 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.