Syllabus Notes (Community and Family Studies)

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Contents 1 Core Subjects 1.1 HSC Core: Research Methodology 1.2 HSC Core: Groups in Context 1.3 HSC Core: Parenting and Caring 2 Options 2.1 HSC Option: Family and Societal Interactions 2.2 HSC Option: Social Impact of Technology 2.3 HSC Option: Individuals and Work

Core Subjects

HSC Core: Research Methodology

• Methodologies
• Conducting Research
• Presenting Data
• Sources of Data
• Research Terminology
• Ethics In Research

HSC Core: Groups in Context

Identifying Groups With Specific Needs & Their Needs

• Groups
  • Aged
  • Chronically Ill
  • Cultural Groups
  • Families In Crisis
  • Disabled
  • Gay and Lesbian
  • Rural Families
  • Sole Parents
  • Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
  • The Homeless
  • Youth
• Factors Affecting Access to Resources

Researching Community Groups

• Areas of Study

HSC Core: Parenting and Caring

Becoming Parents or Carers

• Biological Parents
• Social Parents
• Carer Relationships

Managing Parenting and Caring Responsibilities

• Preparations for Becoming a Parent or Carer
• Factors Influencing Resource Management in the Caring Relationship

Parenting and Caring Relationships

• Roles in Parenting and Caring
• Factors Influencing Parenting and Caring Relationships
• Rights and Responsibilities in Parenting and Caring

Support for Parents and Carers

• Health Services, Welfare Agencies, Parenting Groups, Community Groups, Government Agencies, Childcare Services, Carers’ Support Groups

Options

HSC Option: Family and Societal Interactions

Supporting and Protecting Individuals and Families

• Role of Legislation

Protecting Children

• The Government’s Role
• The Community’s Role in Providing for the Wellbeing of Children

Assisting Young People to become Young Adults

• The Government’s Role in Regulating Rights
• The Community’s Contribution

Being A Responsible Adult Family Member

• Government’s Role in Supporting Adults and Families
• Community Support for Adults and Families

Acknowledging and Supporting the Aged

• Government Entitlements and Support
• Community Support for the Aged

HSC Option: Social Impact of Technology

Defining Technology

• Definitions
• Historical Perspectives

Reasons for the Development of Technology

Technology and Wellbeing

• Factors Affecting Access to and Acceptance of Technology

The Impact of Technology on Lifestyle

• Technologies and the Family
• Technologies and Communities
• Technologies and Work

Issues Related to Technological Development

A Technology Case Study

HSC Option: Individuals and Work

The Nature of Work

• Definitions of Work
• Individual and Group Needs Met Through Work

Changing Work Patterns

• Patterns of Work
• Social Factors Leading to Changing Work Patterns

Managing Workplace and Family Roles

• Role Expectations as a Family Member
• Workplace Supports for Individuals as Family Members

Recognising Individuals in Their Workplace

• Rights and Responsibilities in the Workplace
• Supportive Workplace Structures

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