Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Religion Department
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Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society
HHS 4M
Ministry Guidelines: Family Studies, 2006
12
Room: 103
“Individuals and Families”
Replacement Cost: $100.00
Course Overview:
This course applies current theories and research from the disciplines of anthropology,
psychology, and sociology to the study of individual development, family behaviour, intimate
and parent–child relationships, and the ways in which families interact within the diverse
Canadian society. Students will learn the interpersonal skills required to contribute to the
well-being of families, and the investigative skills required to conduct and evaluate research
about individuals and families.
Prerequisite: Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in social sciences
and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies
Curriculum Strands and Overall Expectations:
Self and Others: Overall Expectations
• analyse theories and research on the subject of individual development, and summarize
their findings;
• analyse theories and research on the subject of the development of and the psychological
tasks connected with intimate relationships, and summarize their findings;
• analyse theories and research on the subject of parent–child relationships and their role in individual and family development, and
summarize their findings.PFV.01 describe what it means to believe and live in Christ, and name some of the joys and demands
involved (CCC §144-165)
Personal and Social Responsibilities: Overall Expectations
• analyse decisions and behaviours related to individual role expectations;
• explain decisions and behaviours related to role expectations in intimate relationships;
• analyse decisions and behaviours related to parental and care-giver role expectations,
including the division of responsibilities for childrearing and socialization.
Diversity, Interdependence, and Global Connections: Overall Expectations
• explain the historical and ethnocultural origins of contemporary individual lifestyles,
socialization patterns, and family roles;
• analyse changes that have occurred in family structure and function throughout the history
of the family;
• analyse socialization patterns and the roles of children and parents in various historical
periods and ethnocultural contexts.
Social Challenges and Social Structures: Overall Expectations
• analyse current issues and trends relevant to individual development, and speculate on future
directions;
• analyse current issues and trends affecting the dynamics of intimate relationships, and speculate
on future directions for individuals and families;
• analyse current issues and trends affecting childrearing and socialization, and speculate on the
changing role of children;
• demonstrate an understanding of the cycle of violence and the consequences of abuse and
violence in interpersonal and family relationships.
Research and Inquiry Skills: Overall Expectations
• use appropriate social science research methods in the investigation of issues affecting individuals
and families in a diverse society;
• access, analyse, and evaluate information, including opinions, research evidence, and theories,
related to individuals and families in a diverse society;
• analyse issues and data from the perspectives associated with key theories in the disciplines of
anthropology, psychology, and sociology;
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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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