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INTRODUCTION TO THE REVISED LIFE ORIENTATION: LIFE SKILLS CURRICULUM

INTRODUCTION TO THE REVISED LIFE ORIENTATION: LIFE SKILLS CURRICULUM. OVERVIEW OF THE EXISTING LEVEL 2 CURRICULUM VERSUS THE REVISED CURRICULUM. INDICATION OF PROGRESSION LEVELS 2-4. Dr E Rooth. INVITATION TO JOIN OUR JOURNEY . COURSE OUTLINE . Day 1: Intro to changes

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INTRODUCTION TO THE REVISED LIFE ORIENTATION: LIFE SKILLS CURRICULUM

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  1. INTRODUCTION TO THE REVISED LIFE ORIENTATION: LIFE SKILLS CURRICULUM OVERVIEW OF THE EXISTING LEVEL 2 CURRICULUM VERSUS THE REVISED CURRICULUM. INDICATION OF PROGRESSION LEVELS 2-4. Dr E Rooth

  2. INVITATION TO JOIN OUR JOURNEY

  3. COURSE OUTLINE Day 1: Intro to changes Day 2: In-depth look at revised content, methods and planning Day 3: Assessment guidance

  4. HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT CHANGE?

  5. TWO DOLPHINS?

  6. TIME FOR CHANGE It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be much harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are like eggs at present. And you cannot go on indefinitely being just an ordinary, decent egg. We must be hatched or go bad.C. S. Lewis

  7. …LET US FLY…

  8. ‘Change before you have to.’ Jack Welch • NEEDS OF STUDENTS • NEEDS OF SA • NEEDS OF FET COLLEGES ACCREDITED COURSES

  9. COMPARISON OLD LEVEL 2 NEW LEVEL 2 Topic 1: Personal and Career Development Topic 2: Learning Skills Topic 3: Health and Well-being Topic 4: Citizenship Topic 1: Goal Setting and Planning Topic 2: Health and Wellness Topic 3: Career Planning Topic 4: Personal Development

  10. Comparison OLD L2 Topic 1: Goal Setting and Planning NEW Topic 1: Personal and Career Dev. 1.1 Profile personal strengths and abilities to demonstrate self-awareness and to promote self-motivation in choosing a career path. 1.2 Set realistic goals for personal development, studies and career 1.3 Plan and manage time in terms of selected activities and responsibilities 1.4 Discover ways to manage emotions and personal relationships intelligently • Set realistic goals for tasks and activities • Prioritise time and activities in order to plan time (short, medium and long-term). • Form and maintain positive relationships while pursuing goals

  11. TOPIC 2: HEALTH & WELLNESS OLD LEVEL 2 NEW Topic 3: Health and Well-being 3.1 Describe a balanced lifestyle 3.2 Describe the effects of substance abuse on a person and society 3.3 Describe human sexuality within relationships 3.4 Explain fire safety measures Describe and compare clean and healthy habits. Explain the functions of the human body organs in relation to personal hygiene Discuss special food requirements and the need for these foods Know and understand implications of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and opportunistic infections including modes of transmission, modes of prevention and support services available.

  12. NEW Topic 3: Health and Well-being OLD LEVEL 2 Describe the long-term effects of substance abuse including effects of medicine on the individual and others. Demonstrate an understanding of the consequences of abusing drugs and find ways of preventing drug abuse. Demonstrate an understanding of sports and/or recreational activities for a healthy lifestyle.

  13. TOPIC 3: CAREER PLANNING OLD LEVEL 2 NEW Topic 1: Personal and Career Development Research sources of job advertisements. Respond to job advertisements. Describe various interviewing techniques. Explain the importance of self-motivation, commitment and responsibility in a work context Identify the importance of creating career development plans. Develop a personal development plan in the form of a portfolio. Identify new skills required to meet career paths.

  14. Topic 4: Personal Development OLD LEVEL 2 NEW: Topic 1: Personal and Career Development Explain the concept of personal development. Explain, with examples, the attitudes, values and skills that relate to personal development. & Relate these skills to personal development. Identify and explain factors that impact on personal development. Explain, with examples, the concepts of work ethics and morality.

  15. New Level 2: 2013 • Topic 1: Personal and Career Development • Topic 2: Learning Skills • Topic 3: Health and Well-being • Topic 4: Citizenship

  16. Topic 1: Personal and Career Development • 1.1 Profile personal strengths and abilities to demonstrate self-awareness and to promote self-motivation in choosing a career path. • 1.2 Set realistic goals for personal development, studies and career • 1.3 Plan and manage time in terms of selected activities and responsibilities • 1.4 Discover ways to manage emotions and personal relationships intelligently

  17. Topic 2: Learning skills • 2.1 Explain how the brain works during the learning process • 2.2 Develop a study plan

  18. Topic 3: Health and Wellbeing 3.1 Describe a balanced lifestyle 3.2 Describe the effects of substance abuse on a person and society 3.3 Describe human sexuality within relationships 3.4 Explain fire safety measures

  19. Topic 4: Citizenship 4.1 Explain human rights and responsibilities 4.2 Explain ethical behaviour at college and in personal life 4.3 Volunteer in a community project

  20. Integrate Life Skills and ICT

  21. Define, define, define…NO! Define planning, timeframes and time management Define a positive relationship Define and explain positive relationships and personal boundaries

  22. Assessment • ICASS then: included 2 tests • ICASS NOW: includes 2 practical assignments PROJECT

  23. Weighted values of topics Then Weighted Value Now Weighted Value T 1: Personal and Career Development = 20  T 2: Learning Skills = 8  T 3: Health and Well-being = 20  T4: Citizenship= 12 1. Goal setting and planning =8 2. Health and wellness=18 3. Career planning=21 4. Personal development=13

  24. REFINEMENTS CLARIFICATION • AIMS • ‘THEORY/PRACTICAL’ • % • COGNITIVE LEVELS • ASSESSMENT

  25. TOPICS • Personal and career development • Learning skills • Health and Well-being • Citizenship

  26. PROGRESSION • L2: SUCCESS AT COLLEGE • L3: PREPARATION FOR WORK • L4: SUCCESS IN WORK & PERSONAL LIFE

  27. CORE ISSUES • ABSENTEEISM • HIGH FAILURE RATE AT L2 • BOREDOM • SUBSTANCE ABUSE • HIV and AIDS , TB • UNFIT • LACK LEARNING SKILLS & EXAM WRITING SKILLS • POVERTY • ACCIDENTS AND RISKS

  28. IMBALANCE ICT: LIFE SKILLS • LACK OF EVIDENCE OF WRITTEN WORK • LACK OF INTERACTIVE TEACHING METHODS • UNSUITABLE ASSESSMENTS • STUDENTS’ DISAFFECTION / ALIENATION • OVEREMPHASIS ON DEFINING • LACK OF APPLICATION • CHANGE REQUIRED

  29. MOVE FROM TIRED AND TIRING METHODS WEARY AND WORN OUT

  30. TO ENERGISING AND INTERACTIVE

  31. WELL-BEING, SUCCESS AND RAISING STANDARDS

  32. …OUR JOURNEY…

  33. …OUR DESTINATION?

  34. THANK YOU!  Thank you Enkosi Ngiyabonga Ke a lebogaSiyabongaDankieNgiyathokozaKe a leboha InkomuNdolivhuwa Ro livhuwa

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