Families in Society
Families in Society provides students in grades 10 through 12 with a sociological framework from which to learn about families in Canadian society. 
The objective of this course is to allow students to explore trends affecting
Canadian families. These trends include the influence of family dynamics, as well as the diversity in family customs and traditions
from different cultures. Students will gain a better understanding of the roles in families, functions of the family and situational issues that different families are faced with and
how to cope with them. They will also be stimulated to take a closer look at their
own lives and transfer their empathy
towards others.
This is an all-new curriculum that offers the flexibility to be taken any time. This course provides a pragmatic and engaging elective for students in grades 10 to 12.
Families in Society is the first two-credit course for Family Studies 10 to 12.
Highlights of Families in Society:
 A historical overview of the family- The functions families serve in society
- Roles and responsibilities of family members
- Current issues facing Canadian families
- Exploration of careers relevant to families in society
- Personal and relevant assignments
In this course, students will be encouraged to reflect
on
their own family values as well as those of others, and
incorporate what they learn in this course into their own daily lives. They will be given a modern, practical perspective on family issues and will also be prompted to research careers associated with the family in Canada.
Interpersonal and Family Relationships
The aim of Interpersonal and Family Relationships is to provide a broad overview of how relationships form and change. Students will explore a variety of relationships, including work relationships, friendships' and committed relationships, as well as examine how these relationships evolve or end. This course will also provide an overview on effective communication, wellness, and safety in interpersonal relationships. Students will examine the variety of ways people communicate and describe components of healthy and unhealthy relationships. They will conclude this course by researching careers associated with interpersonal and family relationships.
Highlights of Interpersonal and Family Relationships:
- Examination of verbal and non-verbal communication
- Analysis of different relationship types, including friends and family
- Consideration of health and safety in relationships
- Exploration of careers related to interpersonal and family relationships
- Personal and relevant assignments
In this course students explore communication and its effectiveness and how it differs with friends, parents and teachers. Students will look into the many different relationships that they develop in their lifetime and its impact on decision-making. This course examines healthy and unhealthy relationships and how to recognize them. The course project in this module has students exploring careers related to interpersonal and family relationships.
Advantages of these courses:
- Exceptional value
- No textbooks required (brief Source File of readings for Families in Society)
- Engaging videos of topical issues
- Foundational Skills Package
- Canadian-based information (British Columbia focus and Stats Can)
- Available in print or online
- Teacher’s Guide
- Blackline Master CD for easy editing of material
- Section management is flexible
- Attractive course for high school students
Both courses are supported by DVD sets containing numerous videos pertaining to important issues facing families, and challenges in interpersonal relationships.
There is also a companion website featuring animations and interactive tutorials, as well as supporting websites relating to each course.
The Foundation Skills Package contains tutorials aimed to improve the students’ skills to excel in this course, and it is transferable to the rest of their studies. The Foundational Skills Package is a supporting resource for all Family Studies 10-12 courses. |
