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Course Profile Recreation and Fitness Leadership (PLF4C), Grade 12, College Preparation, Catholic

 

Course Overview

Policy Document:  The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12, Health and Physical Education, 2000.

Prerequisite:  Any Grade 11 or 12 Open course in Health and Physical Education

Course Description

This course focuses on the development of leadership and coordination skills related to recreational activities. Students acquire the knowledge and skills required to plan, organize, and implement recreational events. They also learn to promote the value of physical fitness, personal well-being, and personal safety to others through mentoring. The course prepares students for college programs in recreational, leisure, and fitness leadership.

How This Course Supports the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

This course represents the opportunity for students to contribute to the common good of our society. The units and activities within the course challenge students to exercise Christian leadership in the achievement of individual and group goals. The group initiative tasks enable students to practice the mentorship of Jesus Christ in terms of giving people the power, skills, and knowledge to care for themselves and for others. Proper administration of this course recognizes the importance of promoting the sacredness of life; it allows students the opportunity to become constructive collaborative contributors to the wellness of others. Students are asked to understand that one’s purpose, or call in life, comes from God and that they must strive to discern this call throughout life’s journey. Their roles as servant leaders will enrich this journey in a positive Christian way.

Course Notes

This course provides students with ample opportunities to develop leadership skills and meet expectations through leisure, recreation, and fitness activities. Activities can be offered in classroom, school community, or wider community settings depending on circumstance and need. The course can be tailored to meet the needs of individual students and schools. In each unit, the principles of spiritual leadership should be addressed by using the Catholic Graduate Expectations.

The first two units should be done in order at the beginning of the course to give students an opportunity to know and understand the concepts of a leader, leadership, leadership styles, teamwork, and group development. The role leadership plays in the wellness of others is emphasized in the Course Profile.

After exploring their own personality type and leadership style, students use this information about themselves to better interact with classmates as well as work on their self-management skills. These interpersonal and intrapersonal skills are vital components for each student when working in the applied activities of Unit 3, 4, and 5.

It is recommended that the teacher consider an activity that will help the class bond and get to know each other better early in the course, e.g., such as a ropes course, hiking trip, or visit to an outdoor education centre. This activity fits in Unit 2, where the expectations of “understanding the group development process” are addressed.

In Unit 3, students have an opportunity to be certified in First Aid. Teachers should have the appropriate certification (Instructor’s Level), or an instructor can be booked through St. John’s Ambulance or a similar agency.

The teacher must find a balance of classroom activity and practical hands-on experience. In Unit 4, the teacher is encouraged to provide students with opportunities to organize and run simple games, a variety of recreational and physical activities, and officiate a variety of sports. These activities could be dispersed throughout the course, giving the students opportunities to revisit the expectations several times.

Conducting surveys to identify the needs of a specific group is particularly useful to ensure the success of a planned event. This also helps students recognize that their perceptions do not always reflect reality.

When planning and running events within the school community, communication with staff and administration becomes very important, especially when events necessitate visiting other classrooms and using facilities within the school. Intramural activities are a good example of where a number of different groups can and will be affected. Teachers must ensure that school policies about intramural and extramural activities are followed.

The teacher should ensure that in Unit 5, “Leadership Role in Healthy Active Living,” students have a thorough understanding of assessing fitness and mentoring before they attempt to help fellow classmates and/or other students. In the Grade 9 PPL course, students must develop a fitness plan. This provides a wonderful opportunity for leadership students to apply their knowledge and understanding of fitness and nutrition to give feedback to these students’ plans. Note: Teachers should be sensitive to the personal nature of the experience, and support students in avoiding disclosure and discussion of sensitive issues in the classroom context.

It is strongly recommended that students keep a portfolio throughout the course. This log will serve as the students’ running record, complete with concrete examples of how their leadership skills are being developed and acquired. Log sheets should be kept for work done outside the classroom as well. It is important for students to understand that their role as leader should extend beyond the classroom. Students may not use this leadership credit toward the 40 hours community service graduation requirement. The portfolio could be presented at the end of the course in student conferences and used as part of their final summative evaluation.

Units:  Titles and Times

Unit 1

Discovering Leadership and Leadership Styles

15 hours

Unit 2

Developing the Leadership Team

30 hours

Unit 3

Injury Prevention and First Aid

10 hours

* Unit 4

Planning and Event Management

27 hours

Unit 5

Leadership Roles in Healthy Active Living

28 hours

* Unit is fully developed in this Course Profile.

Unit Overviews

Unit 1:  Discovering Leadership and Leadership Styles

Time:  15 hours

Unit Description

Students are introduced to the concept of leadership and how society has viewed its development throughout history. Students also become familiar with numerous and varied leadership styles. Central to this part of the unit is the learner’s role-playing in different leadership styles. These experiences help students discover their personal and preferred styles of leadership. As the unit progresses, students become familiar with their roles as “servant leaders.” Students grow to understand that “servant” leadership is given as a gift for the good of the community as a whole and not as a tool to enhance their individual status. As we are all called to be spiritual leaders through dialogue, study, and prayer, this unit reflects the vision of our faith. The culminating activity in cluster 3 gives students time to research and present their knowledge of a prominent Canadian leader within the fields of recreation, leisure, and sport.

Unit Overview Chart

Cluster

Learning Expectations

Assessment Categories

Focus

1

LE1.01, LE1.02
CGE2a, CGE2b

Knowledge/Understanding

Introduction to concept of leadership

2

LEV.01, LEV.02, LE1.03, LE1.05
CGE2b, CGE2c, CGE3d, CGE4b

Knowledge/Understanding Application

Thinking/Inquiry Communication

Experiencing different leadership styles

3

LEV.01, LE1.02, LE1.03, LE1.06
CGE5b, CGE7e, CGE7f

Thinking/Inquiry Communication

Application Knowledge/Understanding

Researching the history of Canadian leaders in recreation, leisure, and sport

Unit 2:  Developing the Leadership Team

Time:  30 hours

Unit Description

Students focus on the acquisition and application of the knowledge related to group development. However, before becoming effective members of a team, students should first know themselves. Through introspection and various personality tests (True Colours, Myers-Briggs), students gain an awareness of themselves with the goal of eventually, become adept at self-management. Students are then able to contribute effectively within the group setting. They also acquire an understanding of group dynamics and the many factors that affect a group, both positively and negatively. The challenge presented to students within this unit is to apply the skills needed to work and get along with other people while contributing to the development of an equitable, inclusive, peace-filled community. Students are asked to communicate effectively and respond critically in light of gospel values. Students are also presented with relevant, meaningful experiences that connect all of their learning to life and faith. In turn, it is essential that students be afforded the opportunity to actively become functioning members of a group within the class. This would be an opportune time for a class excursion, e.g., a possible hiking trip, the completion of a ropes course, or a class visit to an outdoor education centre. As part of an inclusive team, students become skilled at demonstrating teamwork skills that lead to positive group results. It is also important that students, after becoming group members, ponder the various roles within their group and how those roles constructively contributed to the group’s success. In a culminating activity, students are challenged to scrutinize the workings of a group newly introduced to them, e.g., the jury from the movie Twelve Angry Men, and to assess and analyse individual group members’ roles and contributions as well as the factors relating to the success of the group as a whole.

Unit Overview Chart

Cluster

Learning Expectations

Assessment Categories

Focus

1

LEV.03, LE3.01, LE3.02
CGE2a, CGE2b

Knowledge/Understanding

Group development theories and personality typing

2

LEV.04, LE2.01, LE2.02, LE4.01
CGE4c, CGE4d, CGE4f, CGE5a, CGE7b

Application

Communication

Team development and membership

3

LEV.03, LE3.03
CGE3c, CGE5b

Thinking/Inquiry Knowledge/Understanding Communication

Application

Group roles and dynamics in activities

4

PFV.01, PFV.03, PF1.04, PF3.04, PF3.05
CGE2e, CGE3b, CGE3c, CGE3e, CGE4a

Knowledge/Understanding Application

Communication Thinking/Inquiry

Promoting healthy lifestyles in the community

 

Unit 3:  Injury Prevention and First Aid

Time:  10 hours

Unit Description

Students acquire the knowledge and competence to handle a first-aid emergency situation. The specific knowledge and skills acquired enables students to recognize when first aid is needed, to give first aid at an emergency scene, and recognize when more qualified or medical help is required. Practical exercises are critical and essential to student learning in this unit. These exercises allow students to practise their first aid/CPR skills in a simulated emergency situation. Students learn about the programs for certification in CPR, first aid training, and aquatics and be encouraged to become certified. Safety messages and procedures related to students’ schools, homes and workplaces are discussed with emphasis on student safety. Group development of an Emergency Action Plan is essential in this unit. The design of this unit challenges students to become responsible, life-long learners who take initiative and demonstrate Christian leadership. Students are asked to respond in ways that model Christ; actions that demonstrate nurturing, care and love. In successfully completing St. John’s Standard Level of first aid as a culminating activity, students have demonstrated their ability to become caring, responsible citizens within the community.

Unit Overview Chart

Cluster

Learning Expectations

Assessment Categories

Focus

1

PF4.01
CGE2b, CGE4c, CGE7b, CGE7d

Knowledge/Understanding Communication
Thinking/Inquiry
Application

First aid certification

2

PFV.04, PF4.02
CGE7h, CGE7i, CGE7j

Knowledge/Understanding Communication
Thinking/Inquiry

Safety and injury prevention in our environment

 

Unit 4:  Planning and Event Management

Time:  27 hours

Unit Description

The Planning and Event Management Unit allows students to apply strategies previously learned in studying the various components of leadership. Planning and Event Management allows student leaders to use their God-given gifts and talents for individual and common good. This unit is an opportune time for students to express their inherent goodness, to value their dignity, to develop their gifts, and to act with justice and hope. In clusters 2 and 3, various activities act as vehicles to provide students opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the strands of Leadership and Facilitation of Recreation and Leisure. Initially, activities should be small and short-term, e.g., planning and running a relay, and evolve into larger scale events, such as implementing a school-wide theme day. The five action areas, which are Budgeting, Facilities and Equipment, Scheduling, Publicity, and Recognition, are explored. Students become aware of how to manage a group within the gym setting and also become skilled at officiating. Planning an intramural for the school gives students experience in organizing a tournament for a specific target group. Making the public aware of an event and encouraging involvement are topics that will be covered in the publicity action area. Through positive hard work and organized, effective planning, students use authentic judgement, i.e., the ability to use discernment when creating a work or product. This discernment aids in the understanding of surveys and statistical data gathered to determine the community’s recreation and leisure activity needs. Successful achievement of these needs is affected by how well the group works together, building on knowledge and skills acquired in Unit 2. Students complete the culminating activity in groups of three to five, utilizing all of their planning and event-management skills learned within the unit to organize and execute a theme-day event, e.g., Winter Carnival, Rodeo Round-Up. The activities within this unit encourage students to be responsible, self-directed, life-long learners; learners that respond to, manage, and constructively influence change in a discerning manner.

Unit Overview Chart

Cluster

Learning Expectations

Assessment Categories

Focus

1

RLV.01, RL1.01, RL1.02, RL1.03
CGE2c, CGE2e, CGE3b, CGE3e

Communication Thinking/Inquiry

Application Knowledge/Understanding

Defining a target group using surveys and statistics

2

LEV.01, RLV.02, RL2.01, RL2.02, RL2.03, RL2.04, LE1.01, RL3.03
CGE4c, CGE4f

Communication Thinking/Inquiry

Application Knowledge/Understanding

Planning an event

3

LEV.02, LEV.04, RLV.02, LE2.01, LE3.04, LE4.02, LE4.03, LE4.04, RL2.03
CGE2a, CGE2c, CGE5a, CGE5b, CGE5e, CGE4c, CGE4f, CGE4h

Communication Thinking/Inquiry

Application Knowledge/Understanding

Promoting and implementing an event

 

Unit 5:  Leadership Role in Healthy Active Living

Time:  28 hours

Unit Description

Students recognize the direction, knowledge, and opportunity people require in order to live a healthy, active lifestyle. They have the opportunity to promote and establish fitness programs and appraise their results. The understanding and promotion of the vitality concept will be identified in terms of physical fitness as well as nutrition, overall well-being, and happiness. A good way of promoting these concepts is through effective mentoring. Students study the importance of mentoring and the role it plays in helping others enjoy a healthy lifestyle. They recognize their ability to influence others in a positive and constructive manner. In the Catholic education community, servant leaders believe in the importance of equity. Students understand that it is a fundamental truth that all people deserve respect, dignity, fair treatment, and inclusion. Students recognize the magnitude of inclusivity as well as the skills they require to address this issue. As servant leaders dedicated to the promotion of healthy active living, students become aware that the wellness of each individual is vital to the wellness of the community as a whole. They will also be called on to recognize that all aspects of an organization or community, such as their policies, programs, and practices, are interconnected and duly impact upon the well-being of all who hold membership within the group. The culminating activity for this unit helps students apply knowledge gained by mentoring a classmate.

Unit Overview Chart

Cluster

Learning Expectations

Assessment Categories

Focus

1

PFV.01, PF1.01, PF1.02, PF1.03
CGE2c

Knowledge/ Understanding Thinking/Inquiry

Assessing and developing fitness plans

2

PFV.01, PFV.02, PF1.02, PF2.01, PF2.02, PF2.03
CGE4b, CGE4g

Knowledge/ Understanding Thinking/Inquiry

Goal setting for a healthy lifestyle

3

PFV.01, PFV.03, LEV.04, RLV.01, RLV.02, RLV.03, PF1.01, PF1.02, PF2.02, PF3.01, PF3.02, PF3.03, RL1.03, RL2.01, RL2.03, RL2.04, LE4.04
CGE4h, CGE5f, CGE7j

Application

Promoting healthy lifestyles

Teaching/Learning Strategies

·         Issue-Based Analysis

·         Research

·         Journal/Learning Log

·         Sketching to Learn

·         Brainstorming

·         Think/Pair/Share

·         Buddy System

·         K-W-L (Know, Want to Know, Learned) chart

·         Case Study

·         Cope

·         Classifying

·         Goal Setting

·         Collaborative/Cooperative Learning

·         Question Matrix

·         Directed Reading-Thinking Activity (DRTA)

·         P-M-I (Plus, Minus, Interesting) chart

·         Guest Speaker

·         Four Way Recording and Reporting

·         Guided Reading

·         Editorial Analysis

·         Independent Study

·         Research

·         Inquiry

·         Sketching to Learn

·         Interview

·         Lecture

·         Jigsaw

·         Peer Teaching

·         Journal Writing

·         Problem Posing

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Framework for Organizing Assessment Strategies

Method

(a way of assessing or evaluating learning)

Sample Assessment Strategies

(individual activity/technique used to assess or evaluate learning)

Sample Assessment Tools

(something used to initiate or guide the assessment activity or to track/monitor the assessment data)

Observation

 

 

Method used to monitor and assess intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual growth and development not otherwise easily measured

·         formal teacher observation

·         informal teacher observation

·         observation checklists

Personal Communication

 

 

Method used to collect evidence of student learning through listening, questioning, responding, explaining; to assess communication and thinking skills; to monitor personal growth, development and attitudes toward learning

·         student-teacher conferencing

·         parent-teacher conferencing

·         peer conferencing

·         oral presentation

·         rating scale

·         checklist

Paper-and-Pencil

 

 

Method used to assess students’ achievement of particular knowledge or skills in depth

·         standardized tests

·         teacher-made tests (standards referenced)

·         marking scheme

Performance

 

 

Method used to assess students’ ability to apply, integrate and transfer their knowledge, skills and values; to evaluate student progress and achievement of learning expectations and standards; to determine expanded opportunities for individual students

·         presentations, performances

·         exhibitions, demonstrations

·         role performances

·         formal written assignments, e.g., essays, reports, journals or portfolios

·         projects

·         rubrics

·         checklists

·         marking scheme

·         rating scale

Seventy per cent of the grade is based on assessments and evaluations conducted throughout the course. Thirty per cent of the grade is based on a final evaluation in the form of an examination, performance, essay, and/or other method of evaluation.

Accommodations

The teacher should consult individual student IEPs for specific direction on accommodation for individuals. Possible accommodations include:

·         Reduce volume of material assigned.

·         Extend timelines for tests and assignments.

·         Allow for test writing in the library/resource centre.

·         Extend testing over more than one testing period.

·         Test rewrites.

·         Pre-test/post-test review activities.

·         Braille material.

·         Hands-on, practical, life skills approach.

·         Student-directed learning activities.

·         Preferential seating in class.

·         Time-out breaks in the library/resource centre.

·         Ongoing monitoring on a one-to-one basis to ensure understanding of concepts presented in class.

·         Continuous review of previously taught material.

·         Oral, taping, visual responses offered according to students’ strengths.

·         Where appropriate, arrange for peer support.

Resources

Units in this Course Profile make reference to the use of specific texts, magazines, films, videos and websites. Teachers need to consult their board policies regarding use of any copyrighted materials. Before reproducing materials for student use from printed publications, teachers need to ensure that their board has a Cancopy licence and that this licence covers the resources they wish to use. Before screening videos/films with their students, teachers need to ensure that their board/school has obtained the appropriate public performance videocassette licence from an authorized distributor, e.g., Audio Cine Films Inc. Teachers are reminded that much of the material on the Internet is protected by copyright. The copyright is usually owned by the person or organization that created the work. Reproduction of any work or substantial part of any work on the Internet is not allowed without the permission of the owner.

The URLs for the websites were verified by the writers prior to publication. Given the frequency with which these designations change, teachers should always verify the websites prior to assigning them for student use.

CIRA – Canadian Intramural Recreation Association, Secondary Student Leadership Development Guide, 3rd ed. 1998.

Elementary Statistics by Janet T. Spence, et al, 4th.ed. 1983.

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens. Stephen Covey, 1998.

Youth Leadership in Action: A Guide to Cooperative Games and Group Activities. 1995.

Canadian Intramural and Recreation Association, Not Just Another Games Book. 1994.

OSS Considerations

When planning units of study, teachers may reference the Ministry of Education document Program Planning and Assessment, 2000 with respect to Career Education, Cooperative Education, Health and Safety, ESL/ELD, Technology in the Curriculum, and Education for Exceptional Students.


Coded Expectations, Recreation and Fitness Leadership, Grade 12,
College Preparation, PLF4C

Leadership

Overall Expectations

LEV.01 · analyse a variety of leadership styles;

LEV.02 · use their leadership skills in a variety of healthy active living contexts;

LEV.03 · demonstrate an understanding of the group development process;

LEV.04 · demonstrate teamwork skills that achieve positive results.

Specific Expectations

Leadership Style

LE1.01 – define the concept of leadership;

LE1.02 – explain the development of the concept of leadership from a historical and societal perspective;

LE1.03 – evaluate the effectiveness of various leadership styles;

LE1.04 – apply the leadership style required for a particular situation;

LE1.05 – analyse their own preferred styles of leadership;

LE1.06 – identify Canadian leaders in physical activities and describe their leadership qualities.

Leadership Skills

LE2.01 – apply communication skills and strategies that help develop positive relationships (e.g., the ability to express ideas and to listen and respond to others);

LE2.02 – demonstrate an understanding of strategies that facilitate the decision-making process, taking into consideration self, others, and available resources;

LE2.03 – demonstrate an ability to use strategies to minimize and resolve conflict;

LE2.04 – demonstrate an ability to use time-management skills.

Group Development

LE3.01 – describe the factors (e.g., size, norms, cohesiveness) that affect group development;

LE3.02 – explain the theories relating to stages of group development;

LE3.03 – analyse how the roles played by various members of a group (e.g., summarizer, task initiator, encourager) contribute to group effectiveness.

Teamwork Skills

LE4.01 – demonstrate an ability to facilitate behaviour within a group that is respectful of each individual’s thoughts and opinions;

LE4.02 – demonstrate an ability to take responsibility for carrying out tasks assigned by the group;

LE4.03 – demonstrate an understanding of strategies that facilitate group effectiveness (e.g., ensuring that tasks are completed, that members of the group are satisfied with the group process, and that the group’s product is of high quality);

LE4.04 – demonstrate leadership skills through their participation in a variety of leadership activities (e.g., in-class tournaments).

Facilitation of Recreation and Leisure

Overall Expectations

RLV.01 · demonstrate an understanding of the importance of doing a needs assessment before organizing a health and physical education event;

RLV.02 · demonstrate an ability to coordinate a detailed plan for a health and physical education event;

RLV.03 · demonstrate an ability to promote the benefits of lifelong participation in recreational and leisure activities.

Specific Expectations

Needs Assessment

RL1.01 – apply appropriate research skills in conducting a survey to identify the needs of a target group for a health and physical education event;

RL1.02 – demonstrate an ability to synthesize information from the survey and incorporate conclusions into a plan for the event;

RL1.03 – identify the community partnerships available to support the findings and participate in the plan.

Plan Coordination

RL2.01 – design a plan for a health and physical education event that reflects the needs and abilities of the participants (e.g., a specific age group, culturally diverse populations, individuals with special needs);

RL2.02 – design an action plan (i.e., a plan that specifies what, when, how, who, how much) to implement the event;

RL2.03 – effectively communicate information about the event to the target group (e.g., through an oral or electronic presentation);

RL2.04 – evaluate the event based on pre-established criteria and make recommendations for improvement.

Promotion of Participation

RL3.01 – explain the personal, social, economic, and environmental benefits of recreation and leisure;

RL3.02 – describe motivational factors and potential barriers that affect lifelong participation in recreational and leisure activities;

RL3.03 – identify various promotional strategies used to market recreation as an essential service;

RL3.04 – apply strategies that are sensitive to community and to cultural and ethnic diversity to promote the benefits of recreation and leisure;

RL3.05 – identify various career opportunities within the field of recreation and leisure.

Physical Fitness and Well-Being

Overall Expectations

PFV.01 · demonstrate an ability to help others develop and implement personal health-related fitness plans;

PFV.02 · demonstrate mentorship skills;

PFV.03 · demonstrate an ability to help others understand how physical activity, nutrition, and positive self-image contribute to well-being;

PFV.04 · apply safety procedures for injury prevention.

Specific Expectations

Health-related Fitness

PF1.01 – use appropriate appraisal tools to assess others’ physical fitness;

PF1.02 – analyse the results of physical fitness appraisals (e.g., by using software for data interpretation);

PF1.03 – identify community organizations that carry out physical fitness appraisals;

PF1.04 – describe career opportunities in the field of physical fitness.

Mentoring

PF2.01 – explain the attributes of an effective mentor;

PF2.02 – demonstrate an ability to support others in setting short- and long-term goals to maintain or improve their physical fitness;

PF2.03 – demonstrate an ability to support others in setting and following personal fitness plans.

Nutrition and Well-Being

PF3.01 – use appropriate appraisal tools (e.g., a software program, Canada Food Guide) to assess the eating habits and patterns of others;

PF3.02 – demonstrate an ability to support others in making appropriate revisions to their plans for programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity;

PF3.03 – demonstrate an ability to support others in shifting from an emphasis on weight control to an emphasis on a healthy lifestyle;

PF3.04 – identify community resources and support services for healthy eating;

PF3.05 – describe career opportunities in the field of nutrition and well-being.

Injury Prevention and First Aid

PF4.01 – demonstrate competence in specific skills (e.g., those acquired through CPR and first-aid training or aquatics certification) that can help others in emergency situations;

PF4.02 – describe safety regulations and procedures (e.g., procedures related to fire and injury) and protective devices (e.g., padding at the end of basketball courts, mouth guards) designed to ensure their own safety and that of others.

 


Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

 

The graduate is expected to be:

 

A Discerning Believer Formed in the Catholic Faith Community  who

 

CGE1a            -illustrates a basic understanding of the saving story of our Christian faith;

CGE1b            -participates in the sacramental life of the church and demonstrates an understanding of the centrality of the Eucharist to our Catholic story;

CGE1c            -actively reflects on God’s Word as communicated through the Hebrew and Christian scriptures;

CGE1d            -develops attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching and acts to promote social responsibility, human solidarity and the common good;

CGE1e            -speaks the language of life... “recognizing that life is an unearned gift and that a person entrusted with life does not own it but that one is called to protect and cherish it.” (Witnesses to Faith)

CGE1f -seeks intimacy with God and celebrates communion with God, others and creation through prayer and worship;

CGE1g            -understands that one’s purpose or call in life comes from God and strives to discern and live out this call throughout life’s journey;

CGE1h            -respects the faith traditions, world religions and the life-journeys of all people of good will;

CGE1i -integrates faith with life;

CGE1j -recognizes that “sin, human weakness, conflict and forgiveness are part of the human journey” and that the cross, the ultimate sign of forgiveness is at the heart of redemption. (Witnesses to Faith)

 

An Effective Communicator   who

CGE2a            -listens actively and critically to understand and learn in light of gospel values;

CGE2b            -reads, understands and uses written materials effectively;

CGE2c            -presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others;

CGE2d            -writes and speaks fluently one or both of Canada’s official languages;

CGE2e            -uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.

 

A Reflective and Creative Thinker   who

CGE3a            -recognizes there is more grace in our world than sin and that hope is essential in facing all challenges;

CGE3b            -creates, adapts, evaluates new ideas in light of the common good;

CGE3c            -thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems;

CGE3d            -makes decisions in light of gospel values with an informed moral conscience;

CGE3e            -adopts a holistic approach to life by integrating learning from various subject areas and experience;

CGE3f -examines, evaluates and applies knowledge of interdependent systems (physical, political, ethical, socio-economic and ecological) for the development of a just and compassionate society.

 

A Self-Directed, Responsible, Life Long Learner   who

CGE4a            -demonstrates a confident and positive sense of self and respect for the dignity and welfare of others;

CGE4b            -demonstrates flexibility and adaptability;

CGE4c            -takes initiative and demonstrates Christian leadership;

CGE4d            -responds to, manages and constructively influences change in a discerning manner;

CGE4e            -sets appropriate goals and priorities in school, work and personal life;

CGE4f -applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time and resource management skills;

CGE4g            -examines and reflects on one’s personal values, abilities and aspirations influencing life’s choices and opportunities;

CGE4h            -participates in leisure and fitness activities for a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

 

A Collaborative Contributor   who

CGE5a            -works effectively as an interdependent team member;

CGE5b            -thinks critically about the meaning and purpose of work;

CGE5c            -develops one’s God-given potential and makes a meaningful contribution to society;

CGE5d            -finds meaning, dignity, fulfillment and vocation in work which contributes to the common good;

CGE5e            -respects the rights, responsibilities and contributions of self and others;

CGE5f             -exercises Christian leadership in the achievement of individual and group goals;

CGE5g            -achieves excellence, originality, and integrity in one’s own work and supports these qualities in the work of others;

CGE5h            -applies skills for employability, self-employment and entrepreneurship relative to Christian vocation.

 

A Caring Family Member   who

CGE6a            -relates to family members in a loving, compassionate and respectful manner;

CGE6b            -recognizes human intimacy and sexuality as God given gifts, to be used as the creator intended;

CGE6c            -values and honours the important role of the family in society;

CGE6d            -values and nurtures opportunities for family prayer;

CGE6e            -ministers to the family, school, parish, and wider community through service.

 

A Responsible Citizen   who

CGE7a            -acts morally and legally as a person formed in Catholic traditions;

CGE7b            -accepts accountability for one’s own actions;

CGE7c            -seeks and grants forgiveness;

CGE7d            -promotes the sacredness of life;

CGE7e            -witnesses Catholic social teaching by promoting equality, democracy, and solidarity for a just, peaceful and compassionate society;

CGE7f -respects and affirms the diversity and interdependence of the world’s peoples and cultures;

CGE7g            -respects and understands the history, cultural heritage and pluralism of today’s contemporary society;

CGE7h            -exercises the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship;

CGE7i -respects the environment and uses resources wisely;

CGE7j -contributes to the common good.

 

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