About:
Are you interested in learning about how an individual's identity can be influenced and shaped by gender, race, culture, religion, belief systems, class, and social and economic status? Social and Community Studies explores the way individuals interact within a variety of social, cultural, economic, and environmental contexts.
At Aldridge:
Social and Community Studies is a subject that is offered by the Humanities and Social Science Learning Area. It is an Applied Senior Subject offered to Year 11 and 12 students, and more recently, to Year 10 students wishing to sample a subject they may wish to pursue as part of their senior studies.
Why study Social and Community Studies?
Social and Community Studies encourages students to become active and informed citizens. The course is designed to develop social skills leading to self-reliance, self-management, and a concern for others. Students develop an appreciation and respect for diversity in the community, encouraging responsible attitudes and behaviours for effective participation in the local and wider community. Students are encouraged to think critically, creatively, and constructively about their community and environment, and their future role in it.
Pathways:
Social and Community Studies provides students with the opportunity to develop personal, interpersonal, and citizenship skills. These are all attributes that are highly valued in any workplace.
Facilities, equipment and software:
Our classrooms are fully fitted with a range of modern teaching equipment including large whiteboard, projector, and speakers to enable our students to access multimedia as part of their learning experience. Wherever possible students are exposed to practical and real-life situations. There is Teacher Aide assistance during class for students that need one-on-one support.
Units of study:
Years 10 and 11
UNIT
| NAME
| DESCRIPTION |
| 1 | Australia's Place in The World | Module 1 This module investigates how other countries affect the lifestyles of people living in Australia. This will include how recent overseas issues have impacted on Australia, and the importance of overseas aid in building global partners. |
| 1 | Australia's Place in The World | Module 2 This module discusses multiculturalism, tourism, and migration. This will include how other countries affect the lifestyles of people living in Australia, how the Australian economy is shaped by our past and present immigration policy, and the economic impacts of wars, political changes, and alliances. |
| 2 | Health – Food and Nutrition | Module 3 This module investigates why healthy eating is essential for personal health and well-being. This will include balanced diet, lifestyle, cultural, and socio-economic effects on food habits, and the impact of media on food choices. |
| 2 | Gender and Identity | Module 4 This module examines how many factors such as culture, religion, and media affect the construction of gender. Students will examine gender discrimination, stereotypes, and which international organisations support gender equality. |
Year 12
UNIT
| NAME
| DESCRIPTION |
| 3 | Complex World – Today's Society | Module 5 This module focuses on the changing nature of today's society – concentrating on family structure; respect for the rights, needs and viewpoints or others; and how cultural groups and belief systems impact on modern society. Students will investigate how different community groups monitor and review acceptable behaviour. |
| 3 | Complex World – Legally, It Could Be You | Module 6 This module focuses on the civic rights and obligations of young school leavers. Students will conduct several social investigations, such as rights and responsibilities about voting and driving, the court system, and legal support services. |
| 4 | Health – Recreation and Leisure | Module 7 This module focuses on the need to maintain a work/leisure balance to ensure a healthy lifestyle. It examines the leisure facilities available in the local community, and addresses whether or not they meet the local demands. |
| 4 | Health – Recreation and Leisure | Module 7 Part 2 This module focuses on the need to maintain a work/leisure balance to ensure a healthy lifestyle. It examines the leisure facilities available in the local community, and addresses whether or not they meet the local demands. |