Canadian Families 12 Syllabus 2017-18 By Donna Machin Room 224

What is Canadian Families 12? This program addresses the evolution of Canadian Families through activities that will help you, the student, to deepen your understanding of: the nature of a family, its life cycle, the roles and responsibilities within the family, the historical and cultural perspectives.

You will: Examine The role of the Canadian Family in society. Develop an Understanding How a Canadian family differs from families of other countries. Take the Opportunity Look through many mediums, such as media, to see its influence on our views of the family. ↠ Examine Differing beliefs, religions, sexualities, values, cultural groups and traditions. ↠ Develop an Understanding How each Canadian can manipulate traditional views of “family” and make it your own. Own values and expectations of each family member and how they reflect your surroundings. Unexpected Highlight what’s new, unusual, or surprising. Emotional Give people a reason to care. Simple Provide a simple unifying message for what is to come

Six Units of Study in this Program Images of Canadian Families The Foundation of Family Well Being Expanding Families Tradition of Independence Families in Later Life Independent Study Project

Images of Canadian Families -the roles and responsibilities of families -analyze the demographic trends of families and predict the implications -explore the influence that Canadian families and society have on one another -develop a definition of family -identify the stages of an individual’s family life cycle.

The Foundation of Family Well-Being -explore components & dynamics of healthy relationships -identify factors of healthy relationships that evolve into family -analyse trends of commitment & marriage & predict their results -identify spectrum behaviors, qualities & values of healthy families -recognize the benefits of contributing to family & community -identify & promote support systems within the community

Expanding Families -analyze trends in family size influence on Canadian families & society -explore decisions involved in parenting & children -identify the needs of children and how they are met -recognize changes in identify, relationships, expectations & family life cycle due to parenting -examine how the role of parenting is shared in society - identify community/social support systems -analyze trends in family size influence on Canadian families & society -e-analyze trends in family size influence on Canadian families & society -explore decisions involved in parenting & children -identify the needs of children and how they are met -recognize changes in identify, relationships, expectations & family life cycle due to parenting -examine how the role of parenting is shared in society - identify community/social support systemsxplore decisions involved in parenting & children -identify the needs of children and how they are met -recognize changes in identify, relationships, expectations & family life cycle due to parenting --analyze trends in family size influence on Canadian families & society -explore decisions involved in parenting & children -examine how the role of parenting is shared in society - identify community/social support systemsexamine how the role of parenting is shared in society - identify community/social support systems

Transition to Independence -analyze demographic trends of youth transition & predict implications -recognize needs & skills required by the emerging adult -apply Maslow’s theory of family needs through transition -identify the role of family in transition developing citizenship skills -identifysupport resources for both the family & the emerging adult

Families in Later Life -analyse demographic trends of family members moving to later life & predict the implications on families -demonstrate an understanding of the complexities of aging -recognize attitudes of families towards seniors depending on family dynamics & culture -identify the community support for the aging family

Independent Study Project -identify issues impacting families -complete an independent study project on a family related issue that reflects an understanding of family dynamics & development -reflect on and respond to issues shared by other students

As you can see we will be following the family life cycle. There are a variety of resources available to you. Your textbook is entitled Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society. We will also be using: Vanier Institute of the Family, Statistics Canada, and many other Canadian resources. Another textbook that we will be visiting in the classroom is Profiling Canada’s Families III Resources As you can see we will be following the family life cycle.

Evaluation Expectations: Reporting Period 1 & 2: 35%/Term Assignments 20% Projects 35% Tests 25% Reflection 20% Examination/Independent Study 30% Requirements: A binder or folder to keep your work in. (This will be turned in periodically for marking). To be on time and prepared to contribute to classroom learning - be an active learner. Must use Google Docs to keep up with the happenings in the classroom

Contact Information: If there are any questions or development of problems, please contact me at: Email: donna.machin@srsb.ca or donna.machin@gnspes.ca Telephone: 902-345-4949 from 7:45 to 4:30 Monday to Friday Classroom: Room 224

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