Person-Centred Thinking and Accountability

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Compare and contrast the historical development of person-centred approaches, person-centred services, and person centred planning.

• Describe the terminology and principles associated with person-centredness and person-centred thinking
• Examine the relationship between quality of life and person centred thinking and planning processes
• Analyze quality of life assessments and measurements as applied to whole-life planning. 
• Compare and contrast philosophical perspectives that guide the selection of planning tools and processes (e.g. behaviouralist and constructivist perspectives).

2. Review formal processes required of agencies and services to ensure intentional planning and safeguards are put in place for vulnerable populations.

• Examine individual and systemic priorities and the implications for person centred planning, action and implementation.
• Explore the relationship between vulnerability and risk taking through Discovery based goal planning process.
• Describe and explain person-centred accountability measures for children, youth, adults and older adults utilizing appropriate planning approaches.
• Consider goal writing as a way to address accountability measures associated with planning approaches.

       3. Describe and evaluate a range of person-centred methods and approaches

• Examine how the selection of person-centred methods and approaches is determined and implemented  (i.e. Essential Lifestyle Planning, Personal Futures Planning, MAPS & PATH)
• Identify and reflect on formal and informal approaches used for identifying an individual’s interests, preferences and needs (i.e. person profiling, vocational profiling)
• Design and evaluate person-centred plans that demonstrate processes for planning, action and implementation.

       4. Describe how teams and groups work to facilitate Person Centred Planning

• Explore and use the skills and abilities essential for effective process and graphic facilitation
• Examine communication issues and strategies that affect individual participation and engagement throughout the planning process.
• Describe intentional teaming and planning strategies used with older adults and for end-of-life planning.
• Reflect on person-centred group processes that facilitate greater citizenship and community inclusion