482-227 Learning Area (Primary): Study of Society and Environment

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On completion of the subject the student should be able to:

• demonstrate an awareness of the ways their society interrelates with the global society and the impact their lifestyle has on other societies;

• evaluate the implications of the existence of differing views and beliefs resulting from a diversity of ethnic, racial and socio-economic origins; and

• demonstrate the capacity to plan and implement a modern approach to social education curriculum planning.

Content:

Students will explore themes such as: relating to the environment, human relationships, satisfying our needs and wants, responding to change, making decisions, and the importance of investigation, communication and participation. On completion of this subject students will be able to apply the objectives of this subject to their curriculum planning and classroom work.

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