Year 10 cross disciplinary STUDIES
EXPLORING IDENTITIES & FUTURES
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Course Description
Exploring Identities and Futures is a compulsory SACE subject completed in semester one or two. Students are guided through a variety of tasks to assist them in gaining an understanding of their strengths, learning styles, how they like to work and what keeps them interested. One week is devoted to completing work experience based on personal interest. Students increase their knowledge of career pathways by exploring and researching their specific area of interest. This enables them to make informed subject choices for their final years of school that leads to their career pathway. Students gain some valuable life skills that can be transferred to later in life when they may wish to change career direction.
Content
Students will:
Assessment Components
Additional Information
Students will be supported and are encouraged to arrange a work placement during the course.
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Course Description
Exploring Identities and Futures is a compulsory SACE subject completed in semester one or two. Students are guided through a variety of tasks to assist them in gaining an understanding of their strengths, learning styles, how they like to work and what keeps them interested. One week is devoted to completing work experience based on personal interest. Students increase their knowledge of career pathways by exploring and researching their specific area of interest. This enables them to make informed subject choices for their final years of school that leads to their career pathway. Students gain some valuable life skills that can be transferred to later in life when they may wish to change career direction.
Content
Students will:
- Develop personal and learning goals
- Organise and participate in one week Work Experience
- Identify and research career paths and options (including further education, training and work)
- Choose school subjects and vocational courses for senior school based on research and plans for future work and study
Assessment Components
- 5 assignments including one round table discussion between students, teachers and parents.
Additional Information
Students will be supported and are encouraged to arrange a work placement during the course.
URRBRAE TRAILS
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
This subject requires selection by a panel. Interested students are required to submit an expression of interest in which they outline their skills, knowledge and desire to be involved in the subject. The selection panel considers this as well as previous achievement and recommendation from teachers.
Course Description
The Trails course provides students with the skills and knowledge to conduct guided tours of the Urrbrae Farm to school groups and the general public. They are given information about each area of the farm to assist them on their tours. Students are also taught skills including communication, team work, interpersonal skills and public speaking. They are able to improve these skills and reflect on development as they conduct tours.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
A $60 fee includes a compulsory overnight camp at Monarto Zoo and an Urrbrae Trails polo top
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
This subject requires selection by a panel. Interested students are required to submit an expression of interest in which they outline their skills, knowledge and desire to be involved in the subject. The selection panel considers this as well as previous achievement and recommendation from teachers.
Course Description
The Trails course provides students with the skills and knowledge to conduct guided tours of the Urrbrae Farm to school groups and the general public. They are given information about each area of the farm to assist them on their tours. Students are also taught skills including communication, team work, interpersonal skills and public speaking. They are able to improve these skills and reflect on development as they conduct tours.
Content
- Public Speaking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Group Management
- Behaviour Management
- Collaborative Involvement
- Leadership
Assessment Components
- Folio of Reflection
- Trails Manual
- Oral Presentation
- Video Presentation
Additional Information
A $60 fee includes a compulsory overnight camp at Monarto Zoo and an Urrbrae Trails polo top