Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Department of Business Studies
Course Name: Managing Personal Resources
Course Code: HIP 3E
Level:
Grade 11, Workplace
Course Overview:
This course prepares students for living independently and working successfully with others. Students
learn to manage their personal resources (including talent, money, and time), to develop interpersonal
skills, and to understand economic influences on workplace issues, in order to make wise and
responsible personal occupational choices. The course emphasizes the achievement of expectations
through practical experiences and introduces students to skills used in researching and investigating
resource management.
Curriculum Strands and Overall Expectations:
Self and Others:
demonstrate an understanding of self-concept and its role in effective communication;
describe the role of “interpersonal intelligence” (the capacity for listening to and empathizing
with others) in successful relationships;
demonstrate an understanding of the elements of communication;
describe techniques that lead to effective interaction with others;
demonstrate an understanding of the basic nature of conflict and identify ways in which conflict
is resolved.
Personal Responsibilities:
demonstrate an understanding of the process of decision making in life situations;
identify the basic principles and techniques an individual would use in effectively managing
personal resources, including talent, time, and money.
Preparing for the Challenges of the Future:
identify the elements of successful employment and lifestyle planning;
explain why personal well-being is an important factor in getting and keeping a job;
Social Structures:
demonstrate an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees
describe how economic influences affect the individual;
identify ways in which financial institutions assist in the management of personal economics;
identify the benefits and costs of working for pay.
Research and Inquiry Skills:
use appropriate social science research methods in the investigation of issues related to
personal resource management;
use a variety of print and electronic sources and telecommunications tools to research
information effectively;
correctly use terminology associated with personal resource management;
communicate the results of their inquiries effectively.
Assessment and Evaluation:
Students will be assessed & evaluated according to the work produced & skills displayed. Methods of
providing feedback may include assessing work in process & evaluating completed assignments, quizzes,
tests, co-operative learning activities, research, and presentations.
Category Weightings
Term (70%):
Knowledge & Understanding
Thinking
Communication
Application
25%
20%
25%
30%
Final (30%):
Culminating Activity
30%
Communication
Application
Achievement Categories:
Knowledge/
Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
knowledge of facts and terms
critical and creative thinking
skills (e.g., evaluating business
situations; analysing financial
data and solving business
problems; making decisions)
understanding of concepts,
principles, and theories
understanding of relationships
between concepts and ideas
inquiry skills (e.g.,generating
ideas; formulating questions;
planning; selecting strategies
and resources; analysing,
interpreting, and assessing
information; forming
conclusions)
communication of information
and ideas (e.g., through
writing, visual and oral
presentations)
use of language, symbols,
and visuals
communication for different
audiences and purposes (e.g.,
choice of language and style
relevant to business
environments)
application of concepts, skills, and
rocedures in familiar contexts
transfer of concepts, skills, and
procedures to new contexts
use of equipment, materials, and
technology
application of technology (e.g.
choice of tools and software,
ethical use)
making connections (e.g. between
use of various forms of
personal experiences and the
communication (e.g., memos,
subject, between the subjects and
letters, reports)
the world outside the school
Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Skills like working independently, team work, organization, work habits and homework, and
initiative are assessed independently student achievement and will be conducted through the use of a rubric indicating specific criteria to be achieved
to receive each of the following letter grades:
E –Excellent
G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
Achievement Levels:
Level 1: 50 – 59%
Limited knowledge and/or
success
Level 2: 60 – 69%
Some knowledge and/or
success
Level 3: 70 – 79%
Considerable knowledge
and/or success
Level 4: 80 – 100%
Thorough understanding &
mastery of skills
Please refer to your student agenda for the following policies:
Evaluation
Attendance
Uniform
Student Textbook: Expanding Your Horizons, Career Development Guide. Replacement Cost $45
Student: (print name)
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