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THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 11 AND 12: GUIDANCE AND CAREER EDUCATION
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demonstrate a variety of team-building strategies (e.g., listening, task sharing, pro- viding positive feedback and constructive criticism, building consensus, identifying and using strengths of group members) and explain how they facilitate positive interaction and improve group and indi- vidual results;
explain how selected leadership styles (e.g., autocratic, democratic, delegative) and strategies (e.g., organizing groups, soliciting support, setting goals) affect group interaction and results;
demonstrate effective use of leadership skills in classroom groups and in planning school or community events.
– explain how cultural diversity within groups may affect communication, inter- personal relations, and leadership styles, both positively and negatively;
– explain how power can be used positively (e.g., to promote engagement and inclusion) or misused (e.g., in situations involving bullying, exclusion, workplace harassment) in work, family, and peer contexts, and identify strategies to deal with situations where power is misused;
– describe their rights (e.g., a safe environ- ment, freedom from harassment and dis- crimination, adequate training) and responsibilities (e.g., adhering to ethical behaviour, maintaining confidentiality, showing respect for others and their property, following safety procedures) in various leadership and peer support roles.
Connecting With the Community
By the end of this course, students will:
– describe the dimensions of diversity within their community (e.g., gender, race, culture, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, age, religion, socioeconomic level) and identify the value of diversity as well as the challenges it poses;