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Areas of learning
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Grade 6 to 12 students will learn to:
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Student development
- Learning skills, preferences, and strategies (e.g., memorizing, working independently, assessing themselves, managing their time)
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- apply a variety of learning skills and strategies to a variety of situations
- demonstrate the ability to respond appropriately and thoughtfully to directions from teachers, administrators, and employers
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- setting goals and monitoring progress
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- use goal-setting and self-management skills in a variety of situations both inside and outside of the school
- develop their own up-to-date annual education plans
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- to adapt in times of transition, like preparing for postsecondary destinations (e.g., financial planning, completing applications, selecting Programmes)
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- apply lifelong learning skills (e.g., communication, research, and employable skills) to their personal education and career plans
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Interpersonal development
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- use personal skills appropriately to encourage responsible behaviour in themselves and others in a wide range of situations
- demonstrate appropriate behaviour at school, in the community, and with employers
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- getting along with others
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- apply skills (e.g., mediating, peer helping, leadership skills) to build positive relationships in diverse settings at school, in the community, and in the workplace
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- demonstrate social responsibility in the community (e.g., canvassing for the Cancer Society)
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Career development
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- apply their knowledge of personal interests, strengths, abilities, and accomplishments to choosing and planning a postsecondary education or career path
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- exploring and obtaining information about education, training, and careers
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- demonstration how to locate, interpret, evaluate, and use various sources of education and career information
- demonstrate understanding of how to use education and career exploration skills to develop personal, educational, or career plans
- demonstrate understanding of the workplace (e.g., health and safety issues)
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- work, society, and the economy
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- describe how changes taking place in the economy, the environment, and society affect the job market
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- awareness of opportunities
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- describe the variety of volunteer, employment, educational, and career opportunities, including self-employment
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- education and career decisions
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- apply decision-making and problem-solving skills to their postsecondary education or career paths
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- demonstrate their understanding of employable skills (e.g., job search, interview, job readiness, employment sustainability, and entrepreneurial skills)
- evaluate their personal, educational, or career plans in light of their community or workplace experiences
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Cultural Education Development
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- Promote a diverse and cultural relevant curriculum and case work to students.
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