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What will I study in PAL?
In PAL, you will learn about topics such as diversity and inclusion, causes of conflict, human rights and social responsibility.
This subject will develop your knowledge and understanding of living a healthy lifestyle, impacts on health, having a healthy mind, healthy relationships and a positive concept of self. You will also study personal safety, and how to manage a budget and make financial decisions based on analysing information available to you.
As well as learning how to prepare for an interview and what employers are looking for, you will also study employment contracts and terms and conditions of employment. It will inform you about what is expected of you as an employee, as well as the responsibilities of the employer.
How will I be assessed in this subject?
All the work will be written and will take the format of paragraph answers in booklets.
Completion of the thirteen booklets in full will be marked by teacher and external moderator from CCEA.
What will I study?
Citizenship
Citizenship
Unit 1: Diversity and Social Inclusion
Unit 2: Democracy and Democratic Participation
Unit 3: Human Rights and Social Responsibility
Unit 4: Equality and Social Justice
Employability
Employability
Unit 5: Preparation for Work
Unit 6: Business in the Community
Unit 7: Effective Work Practice
Unit 8: Globalisation and the Labour Market
Personal and Social Development
Personal and Social Development
Unit 9: Self-Development
Unit 10: Roles and Responsibilities of Parents
Unit 11: Healthy Relationships
Unit 12: Maintaining Personal Health and Well-Being
Unit 13: Effective Financial Management.
What career paths are available to me if I study this subject?
Studying PAL can lead to careers in accounting, banking, retail, research, human resources, health and social care, government, small business and to self-employment as an entrepreneur.
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