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WHAT IS IT?
WHAT IS IT?
- A 2 unit ATAR based course.
- Run by PDHPE at Gorokan High School.
- A course which is relevant to real life situations regarding wellbeing, communication and interaction, research, sociology (why do we behave the way we do), management of resources and appreciating diversity.
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Two Unit Community and Family Studies (CAFS) is a course that aims to develop an ability to manage resources and the skills needed to take action to support individuals, groups, families and communities in modern Australian society. Through involvement in the subject, students develop an understanding and appreciation of the complexity of human interactions and the range of influences that impact upon responsible decision making.
CAFS is an interdisciplinary course drawing upon selected components of family studies, sociology and psychology. There is also a strong focus on communication and research skills with students in HSC being required to complete an individual research project (IRP). CAFS encourages students to become proactive individuals within society who have the knowledge and skills to adapt to a range of roles and responsibilities.
WHAT WILL I DO?
WHAT WILL I DO?
- Have fun!
- Interact with teacher and peers. Plenty of opportunity for enjoyable in class practical activities.
- Gain an understanding about how individuals make up families that interact and work together to create communities, which then creates society.
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Preliminary Modules: Resource Management, Individuals and Groups, Families and Communities
HSC Modules: Research Methodology, Groups in Context, Parenting and Caring
Option modules: Family and Societal Interactions, Social Impact of Technology, Individuals and Work
What should I be able to do at the end of this course?
Community and Family Studies aims to develop in each student an ability to manage resources and take action to support the needs of individuals, groups and families in Australian society.
Special Assessment requirement for this subject. Students will carry out research in the form of an Independent Research Project which is internally examined and forms 25% of the HSC assessment mark.
How will this course help me in the future? The course would have vocational applications in career paths such as Business Management, Human Resource Management, Teaching, Social Work, Child Care worker, Nursing, Counselling and Marketing.
This subject is suited to those students in Year 11 and 12 who have an interest in a range of issues relating to the interactions of individual and groups in society. Students who take this course may be considering pursuing further education in the areas of sociology, psychology, resource management, education, and childcare or careers in social work or research related fields
WHY SHOULD I PICK CAFS?
WHY SHOULD I PICK CAFS?
- FUN, FUN, FUN!
- Relevant to my life
- Enjoyable
- Easy to understand
- ATAR based course
- Relates to many different career opportunities
- Run by an enthusiastic and supportive staff
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Students selecting this subject will be equipped to better participate effectively in a society that is characterised by rapid social, economic, technological, legal, political and environmental change.
This course is very popular because it is so relevant to life and living today. It is an ideal course if you wish to pursue a career in teaching, psychology, sociology, health, counselling, nursing etc.
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