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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Living and Working with Children
HPW 3C
J. Manasterski
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course focuses on the well-being of children in families and community settings. Students study
child behaviour and child development, in the context of relationships with parents and others in the
community, and learn through research and by observing and interacting with children. This course
prepares students for further study of children and familiarizes them with occupational opportunities
related to working with children. It introduces them to skills used in researching and investigating
children’s behaviour in response to others.
OVERALL COURSE EXPECTATIONS
At the end of the course students will be able to:
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analyze the historical roles of children in families and society;
identify the various ways in which people interact with children throughout their lives;
demonstrate an understanding of the importance of planning for future parenthood
demonstrate an understanding of the role parents play in affecting how children form
relationships within and outside the family
demonstrate an understanding of the multifaceted nature of and the various influences on child
development;
describe various child-development theories and evaluate their relevance
identify and describe environments provided by families, care-givers, and others that offer
positive conditions for child development.
demonstrate the skills and strategies needed to communicate with and about children;
identify a variety of social and cultural differences in child behaviour;
analyse and evaluate a broad range of practices and techniques adopted by parents, care-givers,
and others that shape the behaviour of children
evaluate various global influences on children and families.
evaluate society’s expectations of and support for parents, care-givers, and people who work
with children;
demonstrate an understanding of issues and challenges that concern parents, care-givers, and
others who interact with children in society and;
demonstrate an understanding of causes and consequences of violence towards children, and
assess its impact on families, care-givers, and those who work with children.
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use appropriate social science research methods in the investigation of issues related to the wellbeing of children in family and community settings;
organize and analyze data gathered through their research;
correctly use terminology associated with the well-being of children in family and community
settings;
correctly use the guidelines provided in recognized style manuals in producing written reports
and/or audio-visual presentations and in citing sources;
communicate the results of their inquiries effectively.
COURSE CONTENT
This course will be organized according to the following themes:
Unit 1
Children in Society
Unit 2
Growth and Development
Unit 3
Socialization of Children
Unit 4
Social Challenges
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.
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.
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).
Category and Description
Knowledge and Understanding:
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Weight
25%.
Includes content acquired throughout the course and comprehension of its
meaning and significance.
Thinking:
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20%.
Deals with the use of critical and creative thinking skills and or processes.
Communication:
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25%.
Is conveying meaning through various forms.
Application:
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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:
HPW 3C1
Grade Distribution
Term Work
70%
Course Culminating Activity or ISU
15%
Examination
15%
RESOURCES
Textbook: Child Care Professional
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.