Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Religion Department
Course Name:
Parenting
Course Code:
HPC 3O1
Teacher:
Textbook:
Parenting:
Rewards and Responsibilities
Ministry Guidelines: Social Sciences
and Humanities, 2000
Level:
Room:
Replacement Cost:
Number:
Open
$100.00
Course Overview:
This course focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to promote the positive and healthy nurturing of children,
with particular emphasis on the critical importance of the early years to human development. Students will learn
how to meet the developmental needs of young children, communicate and discipline effectively, and guide early
behaviour. They will have practical experiences with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and will learn skills in
researching and investigating questions relating to parenting.
Curriculum Strands and Overall Expectations:
Self and Others: Overall Expectations
Describe factors that contribute to the healthy development of children before and during birth, and in the first few
months after birth;
Explain patterns in the social, emotional, intellectual, moral, and physical development of children;
Evaluate their own practical experiences involving children.
Personal and Social Responsibilities: Overall Expectations
Demonstrate an understanding of the need for preparation to become a parent;
Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibility parents have for ensuring quality communication in their
family;
Describe the nature of and the responsibilities involved in parenting.
Diversity and Universal Concerns: Overall Expectations
Identify social and cultural variations in family forms and parenting approaches;
Identify and evaluate various child-rearing practices and beliefs, and parenting techniques;
Demonstrate an understanding of the common experiences of young children across cultures.
Social and Legal Challenges of Parenthood: Overall Expectations
Demonstrate an understanding of the challenges facing parents throughout the early childhood years;
Describe the role society plays in the lives of children and families;
Demonstrate an understanding of child abuse and family violence, and outline strategies to secure a safe, nonviolent environment for all children.
Research and Inquiry Skills: Overall Expectations
Use appropriate social science research methods in the investigation of a wide range of issues that concern
parents of young children;
Use appropriate methods for organizing and analysing data collected;
Compile and present the results of their research effectively.
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Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Religion Department
Evaluation:
Evaluation will be based on unit tests, assignments, reflections, and group work.
Term Work
70%
Knowledge and Understanding
25%
Thinking
25%
Communication
25%
Application
25%
Final Assessment
30%
Formal Examination
20%
Culminating Task
10%
Course Total
Learning Skills and Work Habits
Responsibility
Organization
Independent Work
Collaboration
Initiative
Self-Regulation
100%
E= Excellent G=Good S=Satisfactory N= Needs Improvement
Fulfills responsibility and commitments.
Takes responsibility for and manages own behavior.
Devises and follows a plan and process for completing tasks.
Establishes priorities and manages time
Independently monitors, assesses, and revises plans to complete tasks
and meet goals.
Uses class time to complete tasks.
Accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group.
Builds healthy peer-to-peer relationships.
Looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities.
Approaches new tasks with a positive attitude.
Sets own goals and monitors progress towards achieving them.
Seeks clarification or assistance when needed.
Missed/Late/Incomplete Assignments
It is the student’s responsibility to address missed, late, or incomplete assignments. Students are
expected to complete assignments and to adhere to assignment deadlines as follows:
Due Date
A due date is set by the teacher.
10% Penalty Zone
1 school day late – 3%
2 school days late – 6%
3 school days late – 10%
Maximum penalty of 10%
Closure Date
Once the closure date has
passed, work is considered
incomplete and a mark of zero
applies.
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