Family Studies 12 Course Details
Teacher
Lloy Falconer
Description
The Family Studies 12 course consists of two parts.
Part 1 (2 credits) The aim of Interpersonal and Family Relationships is to provide students with a broad overview of how relationships form and change. Students explore a variety of relationships, including work relationships, friendships, and committed relationships, as well as examine how these relationships evolve or end. This course also provides an overview of effective communication, wellness, and safety in interpersonal relationships. Students examine the variety of ways people communicate and describe components of healthy and unhealthy relationships. They conclude Part 1 by researching careers associated with interpersonal and family relationships.
- Section 1 Families in a Changing World: By learning about the changing structures of families and discovering how families function, you see how these factors create ripple effects throughout the whole society. You also discover how families have changed throughout history and learn what trends tell us about the Canadian family.
- Section 2 Living in a Family: You take a closer look at the family and investigate topics such as family roles and responsibilities, changing gender roles, and core family values.
- Section 3 Facing Family Challenges: Here, you explore topics such as family debt and issues around childcare and eldercare.
Part 2 (2 credits) The aim of Families in Society is to provide a broad overview of: Families in a Changing World; Living in a Family; Facing Family Challenges; and Career Opportunities. Students examine how changes in society impact the definition of family and the functions of the family, as well as explore family trends in Canada and family customs and traditions in different cultures. Students examine the roles and responsibilities of family members, family values, and the influence of family dynamics. Students also understand the economic, social, and emotional issues facing families today and practical strategies for coping with those challenges. Students conclude Part 2 by researching careers associated with the family in society.
- Section 1 Effective Communication: You begin with a section on communication - one of the most complex aspects of any relationship. You investigate both verbal and non-verbal communication and learn some important skills for effective communication.
- Section 2 Relationships: You explore different kinds of relationships, as well as investigate the reasons we form relationships. You discover the various types of love, look at the factors that bring people together in a romantic relationship, and learn about the 'roadmap' for a committed union.
- Section 3 Wellness and Safety in Interpersonal Relationships: Health, safety, and wellness in relationships are examined.
Type
online
Credit
4
Delivery
student paced
students can communicate with the teacher through email or telephone
students have one year to complete the course
Summary
2 online parts
students contact teacher for support
assignments submitted through quiz function
project or test for each part (with approval from teacher)
Evaluation
Registration Assignment = 2%
Part 1 Lesson Assignments = 33%
Test or Project = 15%
Part 2 Lesson Assignments = 36%
Test or Project = 14%
Support
Teacher provides ongoing support through email, telephone conversations, or face-to-face tutorial sessions
Materials
none
Requirements
basic technical requirements
More Info
Registration Assignment = 2%
Part 1 Lesson Assignments = 33%
Section 1
• 1A The Family through Time
• 1B Functions of the Family
• 1C Families Today and Tomorrow
• 1D Traditions and Rites
• 1E Current Trends in Canadian Families
Section 2
• 2A Roles and Responsibilities of Family Members
• 2B Factors That Influence Family Dynamics
• 2C Personal and Family Values
Section 3
• 3A Family Stress
• 3B Show Me the Money
• 3C Care Giving
Test or Project = 15%
Part 2 Lesson Assignments = 36%
Section 1
• 1A Types of Communication
• 1B Skills for Effective Communication
• 1C Effective Communication in Different Situations
Section 2
• 2A Forming Relationships
• 2B Committed Relationships
• 2C When Relationships End
Section 3
• 3A Healthy versus Unhealthy Relationships
• 3B Wellness and Safety in Relationships
Test or Project = 14%