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Mandatory Technology Textiles and Design
Food Technology Design and
Technology
Stage
6
Textiles and Design
Design and Technology
Exploring Early Childhood
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Contemporary society is characterised by rapid social and
technological change, cultural diversity, conflicting values and
competitive pressures. Developing understanding about society and
living in society requires a comprehensive knowledge of its complex
nature. Consequently, Community and Family Studies is an
interdisciplinary course drawing upon selected components of family
studies, sociology, developmental psychology and students’ general
life experiences. This course focuses on skills in resource
management that enable people to function effectively in their
everyday lives, in families and communities.
As
students develop into young adults they are faced by challenges of
increasing complexity and there is a range of strong influences on
the decisions they make. Schools complement the role of families and
other social groups by helping students to make informed decisions
and to take responsible action in all aspects of their lives. This
includes preparing students for vocational options and acting to
enhance the well being of themselves and others. To this end,
Community and Family Studies develops students’ knowledge, skills
and attitudes relevant to effective decision-making leading to
confidence and competence in solving practical problems in the
management of everyday living.
Community and Family
Studies explores life issues that are important to all young people
and of equal relevance to female and male students. The topics
investigated and the emphasis on research ensures a course that is
attractive to many students, with the capacity to challenge and
extend all students’ ability levels.
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