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THIS is your home base for all of the VCE Unit 1 + 2 Health and Human Development course work, learning activities, discussions, uploading of work, assessment and feedback. So... go on, make yourself at home.
Area of Study 1:
Concepts of Health and Wellbeing
Measurements and indicators of health status of Australia's youth
Sociocultural factors that contribute to variations in health outcomes for youth
Area of Study 2:
Inequalities in youth health
Exploring a youth health and wellbeing focus
Area of Study 3:
Nutrition and youth health outcomes
OUTCOME 1 - On completion of this unit the student should be able to explain multiple dimensions of health and wellbeing, explain indicators used to measure health status and analyse sociocultural factors that contribute to variations in the health status of youth.
OUTCOME 2 - On completion of this unit the student should be able to interpret data to identify key areas for improving youth health and wellbeing, and analyse one youth health area in detail.
OUTCOME 3 - On completion of this unit the student should be able to apply nutrition information, food selection models and initiatives to evaluate nutrition information.
Area of Study 1:
The human lifespan
Healthy and respectful relationships
Parenting and prenatal and early childhood development
Area of Study 2:
Australia’s health system
Health information, digital media and complaints
OUTCOME 1 - On completion of this unit the student should be able to explain developmental changes in the transition from youth to adulthood, analyse factors that contribute to healthy development during the prenatal and early childhood stages of the human lifespan and explain health and wellbeing as an intergenerational concept.
OUTCOME 2 - On completion of this unit the student should be able to explain factors affecting access to Australia’s health system that contribute to health literacy and promote the health and wellbeing of youth.
As stated by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)
90% attendance - a medical certificate is required if a SAC/EXAM is missed
Submission on time - there is no ‘late’ excuse. VCAA require your work on time. A medical certificate is required if relating to an issue for not being able to submit
Passing each ‘outcome’
Homework expectations (2-3 hours per week)
Four assessments per semester / per unit made up of:
Tasks will be assessed using the following scale:
If an assessment task does not reach a satisfactory standard (D grade or above) to meet a learning outcome, teachers will refer to the Learning Activities and other work that has been completed. If you have not completed Learning Activities to a satisfactory standard, or completed a portfolio of evidence of meeting an outcome, a Supplementary Task will be provided to allow you the opportunity to demonstrate meeting an outcome. Failure to complete the Supplementary Task set by the classroom teacher may result in an N being recorded for the Outcome and therefore an N for the Unit. You and your parents will be notified.
*** Revising each night after every lesson
*** Taking notes during discussions - Cornell Method expectations (below)
*** Use colour!
*** Study in an environment that mimics your assessment environment
*** Break down questions - circle, highlight what is being asked
*** Time yourself on written responses
*** Review your own practice written responses and annotate
Open communication with your teachers