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HSS1040 Developing Maturity & Independence

Introductory · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description
Students examine adolescent development in the context of life-span development. Students gain an appreciation for developing strategies to achieve and maintain health and wellness through physical, emotional, social, intellectual and moral development. Students explore how adolescents can develop positive relationships and roles in the community and outline family and community resources available to support the healthy growth and development of teens as they develop maturity and independence on their journey to adulthood.
Prerequisite
None
Parameters
This course requires notification under Section 11.1 of the Alberta Human Rights Act. Refer to Alberta Education’s Guide to Education: ECS to Grade 12 for board requirements.
Supporting courses
HSS1010: Health Services Foundations HSS1030: Communication Skills for Health Professionals HSS1050: Introduction to Mentorship HSS3050: Becoming a Mentee

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 explain principles of life-span development

    • 1.1 define terms related to life-span development, personality and relationship development

    • 1.2 describe the dimensions of wellness

    • 1.3 summarize stages of adult development (such as Levinson’s stages of adult development) and the life tasks at each stage, including:

      • 1.3.1 developing intimacy

      • 1.3.2 creating a life structure

      • 1.3.3 establishing roots

      • 1.3.4 reevaluating life

      • 1.3.5 finding stability and peace

      • 1.3.6 coming to terms with age

    • 1.4 explain, using personal experiences, three life tasks of adolescence as a period of transition towards adulthood, including:

      • 1.4.1 the task of finding personal identity in adolescence, including developing relationships and life roles

      • 1.4.2 the task of becoming independent in adolescence

      • 1.4.3 the task of planning for employment during adolescence

    • 1.5 justify the interrelatedness of physical, intellectual, emotional, social, moral and spiritual development throughout one’s life span

  • 2 evaluate factors that contribute to the promotion and maintenance of physical, intellectual and emotional health and wellness during adolescent development

    • 2.1 describe the hormonal changes that accompany adolescence, including the differences between male and female development

    • 2.2 describe strategies for maintaining a positive body image

    • 2.3 describe the nutritional requirements of growth and development

    • 2.4 describe the impact of active living and physical activity on physical health and wellness

    • 2.5 describe the effects of substance use and abuse on healthy physical, intellectual and emotional development

    • 2.6 evaluate personal learning strategies for enhancing intellectual development

    • 2.7 describe the impact of rest and a balanced activity schedule on intellectual development

    • 2.8 evaluate the impact of technology on the development of intellectual, physical and emotional health and wellness

    • 2.9 describe strategies for managing emotions effectively

    • 2.10 describe the impact of social and cultural beliefs and practices on the development and maintenance of healthy physical, intellectual and emotional wellness

  • 3 explain the development of character and morality

    • 3.1 describe the characteristics of Kohlberg’s theories regarding stages of moral development

    • 3.2 compare Kohlberg’s original theory with more recent research on stages of moral development, such as the work of Gilligan

    • 3.3 list values that are important in a personal code of ethics

    • 3.4 describe strategies adolescents can use to resolve a moral dilemma

    • 3.5 describe the impact of social and cultural beliefs and practices on the development of character and morality

  • 4 evaluate factors that contribute to the promotion and maintenance of healthy relationships during adolescent development

    • 4.1 list types of relationships important to social development, including family, friends, casual, voluntary and involuntary relationships

    • 4.2 describe strategies for building a positive attitude by:

      • 4.2.1 identifying the impact of a positive or negative attitude on relationships

      • 4.2.2 outlining the impact of self-esteem on attitude

      • 4.2.3 outlining community and family resources that help develop positive attitudes and self-esteem

    • 4.3 evaluate the impact of friendships on healthy social development, being sure to:

      • 4.3.1 describe the benefits of healthy friendships with children, peers, adults (including parents) and seniors

      • 4.3.2 describe traits that help develop friendships, including cleanliness, attitude, manners, generosity and empathy

      • 4.3.3 describe the importance of reciprocity, trust, loyalty, rapport and empathy for healthy friendships and family relationships

      • 4.3.4 examine the role of technology in building and maintaining a relationship

      • 4.3.5 explain how popularity, gossip and competition can impact friendships

      • 4.3.6 recommend strategies for managing negative peer pressure

      • 4.3.7 describe reasons and effective, caring strategies for ending a friendship

    • 4.4 describe the stages of learning to love through stages of life-span development from infancy through to mature love and commitment

    • 4.5 compare infatuation and immature love to mature love and commitment

    • 4.6 explain the qualities of a relationship based on mature love and commitment

    • 4.7 describe considerations for dating, including:

      • 4.7.1 outlining the benefits of associating in groups

      • 4.7.2 listing considerations regarding physical, emotional and social development that impact the decision to begin dating, including the importance of seeking parental and adult perspectives

      • 4.7.3 identifying characteristics of unsafe dating situations and relationships

    • 4.8 explain considerations for sexual intimacy during adolescence, including:

      • 4.8.1 describing the long-term impact of a sexually intimate relationship on life-span development and the life tasks of adolescence

      • 4.8.2 describing common sexually transmitted diseases

      • 4.8.3 comparing birth control methods, including abstinence

    • 4.9 describe the impact of teen pregnancy on healthy life-span development for the baby, mother, father and their extended families

    • 4.10 describe the impact of social and cultural beliefs and practices on the development and maintenance of healthy relationships during adolescence

  • 5 explain strategies for developing citizenship as part of life-span development

    • 5.1 explain the rights and responsibilities of citizens

    • 5.2 describe strategies for demonstrating citizenship, including opportunities to:

      • 5.2.1 help neighbours

      • 5.2.2 relate to seniors in the community

      • 5.2.3 volunteer

      • 5.2.4 protect and maintain community property

      • 5.2.5 control crime

  • 6 explain strategies for developing independence and preparing for employment

    • 6.1 outline skills needed for independent living, including:

      • 6.1.1 managing money

      • 6.1.2 understanding consumer issues

      • 6.1.3 learning to drive or obtain transportation independently

    • 6.2 list resources available to obtain skills for independence, including family, school and community resources

    • 6.3 outline career planning resources available in the school and community

    • 6.4 describe the importance of SMART (specific, measureable, attainable, realistic, timely) goal- setting

    • 6.5 set SMART goals related to career preparation

  • 7 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 7.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 7.1.1 communicate

      • 7.1.2 manage information

      • 7.1.3 use numbers

      • 7.1.4 think and solve problem

    • 7.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 7.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 7.2.2 be responsible

      • 7.2.3 be adaptable

      • 7.2.4 learn continuously

      • 7.2.5 work safely

    • 7.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 7.3.1 work with others

      • 7.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 8 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices

    • 8.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences

    • 8.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices

Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.