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Grade 11, Open
C1. Preparing for Parenting: demonstrate an understanding of how to prepare for the responsibilities of being a parent;
C2. Communicating With Young Children: demonstrate an understanding of strategies parents can use to ensure effective communication in their families;
C3. Applying Child-Rearing Knowledge and Skills: apply and assess their child-rearing knowledge and skills through practical experiences with children.
C1. Preparing for Parenting
C2. CommunicatingWithYoung Children
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 9–12 | Social Sciences and Humanities
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
C1.1 identify the factors involved in deciding to become a parent (e.g., social pressures, cultural influences, physical and emotional maturity, values, economic stability, fertility)
C1.2 identify personal and cultural reasons for becoming parents (e.g., to build a family, to save a relationship, to “be like” one’s friends, to provide a loving home to a child whose birth parents are not able to provide care, to pass on one’s family name)
Teacher prompt: “What do you think is the most important reason for having a baby?”
C1.3 explain why child rearing is a lifelong commitment in our society
C1.4 explain the importance of having healthy, supportive relationships with other adults when
providing care to young children (e.g., as a source of information, for physical and emotional support)
C1.5 evaluatetheeffectivenessofvariousmethods for contraception and the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (e.g., abstinence; barrier methods – male and female condoms, diaphragm, sponge; hormonal methods – oral contraceptives, injectable contraceptives, transdermal patch, vaginal ring; intrauterine device)
Teacher prompt: “What criteria should a couple use to determine the best method of contraception for them?”
C1.6 identify the personal qualities, skills, and attitudes that are necessary for parenting (e.g., patience, sense of humour, responsiveness, boundary-setting skills, consistency)
C1.7 demonstrate the ability to plan their finances to provide for the care of an infant and/or young child (e.g., budget for the financial impact of a period of parental leave, the costs of a crib and layette)
C1.8 describe ways in which parents can reduce the environmental impact of raising children (e.g., using cloth diapers, breastfeeding, using home­ made baby food, using public transit, choosing a fuel-efficient vehicle)
By the end of this course, students will:
C2.1 demonstrate an understanding of age- appropriate verbal and non-verbal communica­ tion techniques (e.g., reading infant and toddler cues, using infant-directed talk, modelling appropriate language for older children)
C2.2 demonstrate the use of supportive and considerate communication and conflict- resolution skills (e.g., use of eye contact, active listening, "I" messages, encouragement)
Teacher prompt: “As a parent, how might you handle a child who is pulling the cat’s fur?”
C. PERSONALANDSOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARENTS
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
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