Overview Course Description

Aim: Courses focus on the variety of roles and responsibilities of parents, care givers and adults in our society. We will examine parenting practises such as nurturing, communication, and guidance to develop knowledge and skills that will help in parenting roles now and in their future. We will also examine the biological processes of parenting and the impact of lifestyle, emotional factors and technology on this process.

Topics: The topics covered in the course will include parenting roles and responsibilities; the impact of attitudes, opinions, culture and society on parenting; education, how to best educate, nurturing, communication, discipline, and guidance; prenatal brain development, birth and beyond; parenting alternatives; services and resources for parents and care givers; and laws and regulations related to parenting, separation and divorce – step families, grief and loss, etc.

Program of Study: Family and Consumer Social Sciences and discussions; community relations and communication, the role as the Domestic Executive in your home.

Length: Semester Course usually 6 weeks, 3 hours weekly

Pre-requisites: None

Instructional Philosophy and Delivery

Expectations: Students are expected to meet all the outcomes listed and be able to demonstrate their understanding of the underlying concepts. The learning styles, interests, and areas of expertise of each student will help direct the design of the instruction.

Delivery of Instruction: Instructional delivery will engage the student in hands-on, real-world activities where students will use the knowledge and skills gained. The course requires student research and peer and community interaction to solve problems and complete projects.

Student Work: Students will work independently and in teams to complete the process. In carrying out projects, students will be able to explain the process and the reasons for each step of the process. During the course, students will need to draw on their academic skills in reading, communication arts, mathematics, social science, and science.

Use of Community: The community will be used as an extended learning lab. Students will interview community and/or family members to obtain information for some course processes. Students will also use Internet resources to obtain additional information about parenting.

Student Assessment: Students will be assessed on participation skills, written and oral presentations, and projects/performance tasks. This assessment will include the thinking processes students follow and the alternatives they consider in arriving at solutions to problems and in developing projects they complete during the course, as well as the facts and knowledge they gain. All students will complete all course requirements. To help meet this requirement, students will learn how to evaluate personal and peer progress and make adjustments as needed throughout the course.

Parenting skills courses

Aims:                                                                                     Analyze the roles and responsibilities of parenting

Analyze societal conditions that impact parenting

Evaluate parenting practices that maximize human growth and development

Analyze physical and emotional factors related to beginning the parenting process

Evaluate external support systems that provide services for parents.

Apply reading, communication and math skills in parenting activities and projects.

Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills required for success in school, family, community and workplace through involvement in volunteer community activities.

Topics: Communication skills, identifying anti-social behaviour issues and overcoming them effectively, bullying at school, addhd and its consequences, understanding stages of development, applying strategies effectively, behaviour issues, the generation gap, etc.