ELP E-LEARNING GUIDE

In part 1, you’ll be introduced to the issue of sexual harassment in experiential learning and understand why there is an urgent need to address it. You’ll also be introduced to Possibility Seeds’ Sexual Harassment in Experiential Learning Research-to-Action Project, with an overview of the tools and resources you’ll be engaging with.  

• Watch Sexual Harassment in Experiential Learning: A Price Students Shouldn’t Have to Pay — Introducing a suite of freely available resources from the first national study on sexual harassment in experiential learning.

• Read Introduction and Part 1 (pp. 6-20) in Sexual Harassment in Experiential Learning Report.

In part 2, you’ll dive deeper into the issue of sexual harassment in experiential learning with an overview of key insights drawn through our research, consultations and conversations with stakeholders. You’ll learn about the prevalence of the issue, what it can look like, and the significant impact that it can have, along with key gaps and challenges to be overcome.

• Read Part 2 (pp. 21-36) in Sexual Harassment in Experiential Learning Report.

• Read Sexual Harassment and Violence in Experiential Learning Infographics (pp. 21-24) in Responding to Sexual Harassment Toolkit.

In part 3, you’ll be introduced to tools and resources to prepare you to respond to disclosures of sexual harassment in experiential learning. You’ll also be asked to apply what you’ve learned using the workbook and templates provided. 

• Watch ARC Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Harassment and Violence in Professional Settings.

• Read Acknowledge, Respond & Connect Workbook (pp. 8-20) in Responding to Sexual Harassment Toolkit.

• Read Distinguishing Between Disclosures and Reports Infographic (p. 25) in Responding to Sexual Harassment Toolkit.

• Apply your learning by completing the Acknowledge, Respond & Connect Workbook (pp. 8-19) in Responding to Sexual Harassment Toolkit.

• Apply your learning by completing the Disclosing & Reporting Sexual Harassment And/Or Violence Form (pp. 26-29) in Responding to Sexual Harassment Toolkit.

• Apply your learning by completing the Student Support Resources Form (pp. 28-30) in Responding to Sexual Harassment Toolkit.

In part 4, you’ll be given tools to build an institutional framework for responding to sexual harassment in experiential learning. You’ll be introduced to a roadmap for developing an institutional response protocol and considerations for institutional policies and tools for engaging with employers and experiential learning providers. You’ll also be asked to take the first steps in actioning your protocol development!

• Read the Protocol Workbook

• Apply your learning by completing the steps in Part 1: Laying the Foundation (pp. 8-13) in Protocol Workbook.

In this Part, you’ll be introduced to recommendations for post-secondary institutions to address sexual harassment in experiential learning, and revisit tools designed to support you to advocate on those recommendations. Where available, promising practices are provided to show how this work is already being taken up.

• Read Key Recommendations for Experiential Learning Providers, Industries, and Professional and Regulatory Bodies (pp. 63-68) in Sexual Harassment in Experiential Learning Report.

• Read Recommendations for Experiential Learning Providers, Industries, and Professions (pp. 24) in Policy and Legislative Recommendations. 

• Read Appendix C: Expectations, Obligations, and Responsibilities for Experiential Learning Providers and Post-Secondary Institutions (pp. 40-42) in Protocol Workbook.

• Read Appendix E: Questions from Possibility Seeds’ Sexual Harassment in Experiential Learning: Employer & Experiential Learning Provider Survey (pp. 44-45) in Protocol Workbook.

In part 6, you’ll be introduced to recommendations for post-secondary institutions to address sexual harassment in experiential learning and revisit tools designed to support you in advocating for those recommendations. Where available, promising practices are provided to show how this work is already being taken up. 

• Read Key Recommendations for Post-Secondary Institutions (pp. 41-63) in Sexual Harassment in Experiential Learning Report.

• Read Policy & Protocol Recommendations for Post-secondary Institutions (pp. 10-16) in Policy and Legislative Recommendations.

• Read Appendix B: Considerations for Institutional Policies (pp. 31-39) in Protocol Workbook.

• Read Appendix A: Draft Letter to Senior Administrators (pp. 29-30) in Protocol Workbook.

In part 7, you’ll be introduced to recommendations for governments to address sexual harassment in experiential learning. Where available, promising practices are provided to show how this work is already being taken up. 

• Read Key Recommendations for Governments (pp. 68-74) in Sexual Harassment in Experiential Learning Report.

• Read Legislative Recommendations for Provincial and Territorial Governments (pp. 17-23) in Policy and Legislative Recommendations.