Social Science Department
St. Marguerite d’Youville S.S.
10815 Dixie Road, Brampton, Ontario. L6R 2W5
Telephone: (905) 789-5560 Fax: (905) 789-1143
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Parenting
HPC 3O
J. Manasterski
314
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
OVERALL COURSE EXPECTATIONS
At the end of the course students will be able to:
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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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ 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, non-violent environment for all children.
■ 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 analyzing data collected
■ compile and present the results of their research effectively.
COURSE CONTENT
This course will be organized according to the following themes:
Unit 1
Parental Readiness
Unit 2
Growth and Development
Unit 3
Nurturing Development
Unit 4
Challenges of Parenthood
EVALAUTION POLICY
Students will be assessed and evaluated according to the work they have produced and skills they
have displayed. Methods of providing feedback will include assessing completed assignments, tests,
co-operative learning activities, simulations and presentations. Student marks will be determined by
assessing and evaluating process and product according to the Achievement Level Chart given below.
Grade Range
Achievement Level
Achievement Level Description
80–100%
Level 4
A very high to outstanding level of achievement.
Achievement is above the provincial standard.
70–79%
Level 3
A high level of achievement. Achievement is at the
provincial standard.
60–69%
Level 2
A moderate level of achievement. Achievement is below,
but approaching, the provincial standard.
50–59%
Level 1
A passable level of achievement. Achievement is below
the provincial standard.
Below 50%
Insufficient achievement of curriculum expectations. A
credit will not be granted.
EVALUATION STRUCTURE
Student work will be assessed and evaluated according to the four achievement categories defined in
the curriculum document (Ontario Curriculum, Social Sciences and Humanities, 2005).
LATE POLICY
Students work will be deducted by 10% in each applicable category when work is not submitted by
the due date assigned. Students will have 1 day to submit assignments following the due date.
Failure to submit an assignment on the due date or within the late penalty period will result in a mark
of zero.
Category and Description
Knowledge and Understanding:
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Weight
Includes content acquired throughout the course and comprehension of its
meaning and significance.
Thinking:
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Deals with the use of critical and creative thinking skills and or processes.
Communication:
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20%.
25%.
Is conveying meaning through various forms.
Application:
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25%.
30%.
Includes the use of knowledge and skills to make connections within and
between various contexts.
FINAL GRADES
The four assessment and evaluation categories are reflected in day-to-day activities, quizzes, unit
tests, culminating activities, and on the final examination.
The final grade in this course will be based on:
HPC 3O1
Grade Distribution
Term Work
70%
Course Culminating Activity or ISU
15%
Examination
15%
RESOURCES
Textbook: Parenting Rewards and Responsibilities
REPLACEMENT COST AND DAMAGE
The replacement cost for a lost, stolen, or damaged textbook which is beyond repair is $85.00. The
cost of repairing a damaged textbook will be paid by the student.
OTHER EVALUATION ISSUES
Please refer to the Student Agenda Handbook (2008/2009) for school policies on late assignments,
incomplete assignments, missed tests and examinations, plagiarism, absences, school suspensions and
other related issues.