Self Care

Curriculum Objectives 

To equip students with self-care skills and the ability to adapt to different environments, preparing them for independent living as adults. 

1. Express personal needs 

2. Recognize, utilize, and handle everyday items 

3. Apply basic self-care techniques and routines to manage daily living, meals, and personal hygiene 

4. Utilize acquired self-care knowledge in various environments and daily life 

5. Develop a cooperative attitude and good living habits 

Course Scope 

1. Diet 

• Recognize and correctly use eating utensils 

• Develop proper dining etiquette 

• Learn fundamental dietary knowledge and safety guidelines 

2. Toileting 

• Communicate toileting needs 

• Appropriately use toilet tools and supplies 

• Cultivate proper toileting habits, attitudes, and etiquette 

3. Dressing and Undressing 

• Master techniques for putting on and taking off different types of clothing 

• Develop good habits and attitudes toward dressing 

4. Personal Hygiene and Cleanliness 

• Identify and select daily personal hygiene products for cleaning and body care 

• Clean and care for different body parts (e.g., grooming, hair washing, bathing) 

• Foster habits and attitudes of personal cleanliness and hygiene 

5. Sex Education 

• Understand the physiological and psychological changes in males and females during puberty 

• Manage personal hygiene during puberty 

Teaching Strategies 

1. Task Analysis
   Task analysis is divided into forward chaining and backward chaining. Forward chaining involves teaching the initial steps first and progressively moving to the final steps. Backward chaining starts with the final steps, with the teacher assisting in the earlier steps (once the later steps are mastered, students gradually learn the preceding steps). 

2. Information Technology in Teaching
   Produce instructional videos and design e-learning software to allow students to learn in class or at home, reinforcing their knowledge. 

Subject Features 

1. Group Learning
   Students are grouped by ability to accommodate diverse learning needs. 

2. Self-Care Tutoring
   Individual or small-group tutoring is provided for students with weaker self-care skills to enhance their training. 

3. Dandelion Program
   The school implements the Dandelion Program, where self-care teachers and school nurses guide senior students in toothbrushing during lunchtime.