Family Studies 40S

Monday to Friday, Slot 4, 1:402:45

Teacher: Susan Lawrie
Email: susan.lawrie@wsd1.org
Phone: 204-477-0164

Family Studies 40S

This course is designed to help students understand human behaviour, to foster healthy attitudes, and
to explore the dynamics of the family unit. Many people re-examine their decisions about family
throughout the course of their lives, continually reassessing and re-evaluating their relationships. Topics
covered focus on: the changing family, the roles of the family in raising children, building healthy
relationships and strong marriages, self-esteem, self-management and media literacy.
Module 1: Family Relationships

Examine and analyze the importance of developing effective family relationships in society

Module 2: Human Development

Investigate various theories of development in order to apply appropriate nurturing techniques

that enhance human development

Module 3: Caregiving Through the Life Cycle

Distinguish among present and future factors that will affect the needs and wants of individuals
and families

Module 4: Individual Relationships and Communication

Explore and apply communication, decisionmaking and conflict resolution skills to various
situations and relationships

Module 5: Personal Decisions and Community Connections

Examine various characteristics of personal development that enable a healthy adult lifestyle
that contributes to the community and society

Module 6: Diversity in Society

Identify and discuss cultures and lifestyles in various situations

Tests & Class Work

Presentation
Final exam

40%
30%
30%

****NOTE!!!!! Plagiarism will result in a grade of zero on the entire project, test or assignment.
Attendance is essential!
Changes to this course outline may occur and will be announced in class with at least three days notice.
All work must be completed and handed in on time; late work will not be accepted.
Students are responsible for material presented by guest speakers, on video, in class discussions, presentations, textbook
material, and in class notes.