senior school handbook 2008 - Mount Eliza Secondary College

Personal
Development
Skills
Intermediate
Unit 1
Unit purpose
The purpose of this unit is to focus on the development
of organisation and planning skills, knowledge,
practical skills, problem solving and interpersonal
skills through participation in experiences of a practical
nature. The focus of the Learning Program for
Intermediate Unit 1 is:
subject specific knowledge applicable to a relevant
personal, social, educational and/or community
activity
skills applicable to a relevant personal, social,
educational and/or community activity
development of self management skills
development of leadership skills
interpersonal communication skills.
Learning outcome 1
Plan and organise a complex activity.
Learning outcome 2
Demonstrate self-management skills for goal achievement.
Learning outcome 3
Demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities in the
context of an activity or project.
Learning outcome 4
Identify responsibility and leadership skills.
Learning outcome 5
Utilise interpersonal skills to communicate ideas and
information
Personal
Development
Skills
Intermediate
Unit 2
Unit purpose
The purpose of this unit is to focus on the development
of organisation and planning skills, knowledge,
practical skills, problem solving and interpersonal
skills through participation in experiences of a practical
nature. The focus of the Learning Program for
Personal Development Skills Intermediate Unit 2 is:
•subject specific knowledge applicable to a relevant
personal, social, educational and/or community
activity
skills applicable to a relevant personal, social,
educational and/or community activity
problem solving and comprehension skills
presentation and research skills
communication skills for spoken English and
active listening.
Learning outcome 1
Identify planning and organisation skills relevant for
management of health or community
service goals/activities.
Learning outcome 2
Demonstrate skills relevant to complex problem solving
and comprehension.
Learning outcome 3
Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to a hobby,
study or interest.
Learning outcome 4
Utilise research and development skills to present
information to an audience.
Learning outcome 5
Use spoken English and active listening skills to communicate
complex ideas and information.
Assessment
Evidence of successful performance of the learning
outcomes can include, but is not restricted to:
a portfolio of accumulated evidence
teacher observation and/or checklists
evidence accumulated through project or program
participation
awards from recognised programs
self-assessment inventories
oral or written reports.
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