Subject Selection iBook - St Hildas School

✦ That a commitment to certain beliefs, attitudes and values
need not preclude a respect for and a sensitive appreciation
of the beliefs, attitudes and values of others
Expectations
This subject offers an increasing level of challenge to students.
Through an inquiry process students are encouraged to
identify and analyse moral and ethical issues, develop skills in
moral decision-making, justify conclusions and formulate
ethical positions.
Students will be involved in such learning experiences as:
using a variety of media and research techniques to
investigate issues, group discussions and debate, reporting,
exploring case studies, working independently, site visits and
dialogue with the wider community.
Assessment
Why study SOR?
The criteria of Knowledge and Understanding, Evaluative
Processes and Research and Communication are assessed
through a variety of assessment instruments, including:
✦ Research assignments and essays
✦ Multimodal presentations
✦ Essay and response to stimulus tests
✦ Field study reports
Students complete five assessment instruments in Year 11 and
six in Year 12.
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