Personal/Social Development
Human Dynamics • youth issues (emotional maturation [moods, grief, anxiety, suicide, depression]) • self-concept/psychology of youth (Who am I?) including independence and self, time, and stress management • alcohol/drugs/extremes • connections (family/supportive adults/agencies/peers) • personal responsibility
Social Skills • conflict resolution/mediation/ respect • peer helper/peer mediator/ volunteerism • active listening • relationships (peer pressure, realistic expectations, responsibility, abusive relationships, dating violence) • lifestyles (decision making, sexuality) • diversity (exceptional learning needs/multiple intelligences/ individuality/culture) • social responsibility
Safe Communities • youth issues—gang awareness, safe neighbourhoods • personal safety—Internet safety,luring • harassment/intimidation/ cyberbullying • bullying/manipulation • legal issues (charter and human rights, criminal code, YCJA)
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Educational Development
Self and Learning • educational planning/course selection/graduation requirements/ entrance requirements • self-concept/psychology of youth (Who am I?) including independence and self, time, and stress management • note-taking and précis writing • aptitudes/interests/strengths
Social Skills for Learning • conflict resolution/mediation/ respect • peer tutors • presenting learning • diversity (exceptional learning needs/multiple intelligences/ individuality/culture)
Community Learning • portfolio writing • Internet research/plagiarism
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Career Development
Self and Work • youth issues—Employment Standards Act • resumé writing/portfolio writing • application forms/cover letters • connections (mentorships, volunteerism) • time management • entrepreneurship • matching aptitudes and interest to career choices
Social Skills for Working • conflict resolution/mediation/ respect • interview skills • job shadowing • balancing work and school • workplace attitudes/expectations/ responsibilities • diversity (exceptional learning needs/multiple intelligences/ individuality/ culture) in the workplace Safe Workplaces • youth issues—part-time work • personal safety—workplace safety and health • work skills/certification/training/ on-the-job training • bullying in the workplace
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