Community and Family Studies

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 Board Developed Course        Exclusions:  Nil

Cost of course: $25                 

Course Description

Community & Family Studies is designed to develop in each student an understanding of the diverse nature and interdependence of families and communities, within Australian society. The course enables students to plan and manage resources effectively in order to address contemporary issues facing families and communities.

Main Topics Covered

Year 11 Course

·  Resource Management – Basic concepts of the resource management process (approximately 20% of course time)

·  Individuals and Groups – The individual’s roles, relationships and tasks within groups (approximately 40% of course time)

·  Families and Communities – Family structures and functions and the interaction between family and community (approximately 40% of course time)

Year 12 Course

·  Research Methodology – Research methodology and skills culminating in the production of an Independent Research Project (approximately 25% of course time)

·  Groups in Context – The characteristics and needs of specific community groups (approximately 25% of course time)

·  Parenting and Caring – Issues facing individuals and groups who adopt roles of parenting and caring in contemporary society (approximately 25% of course time)

Year 12 Option Modules

Select one of the following (approximately 25% of course time)

·  Family and Societal Interactions – Government and community structures that support and protect family members throughout their lifespan

·  Social Impact of Technology – The impact of evolving technologies on individuals and lifestyle

·  Individuals and Work – Issues confronting individuals as they manage roles within both their family and work environments

Particular Course Requirements:

Students are required to complete an Independent Research Project as part of the Year 12 internal assessment. The focus of the Independent Research Project should be related to the course content of one or more of the following areas: individuals, groups, families, communities, resource management.

ASSESSMENT:  HSC Exam (3 hours). Independent Research Project (IRP) in Year 12 and school assessment

 ·           School Assessment Tasks

·           Independent Research Project (IRP)

·           HSC Examination: 3 hours

Faculty:   PDHPE

Contact: Mrs Sarah Dedman -Head Teacher