Community and Family Studies
Background Knowledge you need to have
One of the difficulties many students have with CAFS is that people tend to socialise with similar people, so they don't get a chance to find out the issues that other people face in their lives. These two TV shows with expose you to the many different points of view that make up our society, giving you a deeper understanding of the way you need to think about the issues you study in this course. 80% of the topics are relevant to your course, so you will find lots to help you with Groups in Society and the Independent Research Project in the archives. You should try to watch these shows every week.
Compass 6:30pm Sunday ABC1. A show about religions and the way beliefs impact on our lives in society. Compulsory watching for any one doing CAFS . Past episodes are archived so you can still watch them or read the transcript [http://www.abc.net.au/compass/episodes/2013.htm]
SBS Insight Tuesdays 8:30pm, Wednesday 1:00pm SBS1 Insight is a panel show about social issues. It's one of the best places to find out what's going on in the world because it always includes a range of views from experts and the general public. Past episodes are archived so you can still watch them or read the transcript [http://www.sbs.com.au/insight/archive]
Another excellent source of background information is the Database section of Auburn Library [http://www.auburn.nsw.gov.au/Community/Libraries/Pages/OnlineResources.aspx]. If you have an Auburn Library card you can access these articles from school or home. See Ms Carmyn if you need to get an Auburn Library membership form. This is one of the best places to research Groups in Society of your IRP.
Compass 6:30pm Sunday ABC1. A show about religions and the way beliefs impact on our lives in society. Compulsory watching for any one doing CAFS . Past episodes are archived so you can still watch them or read the transcript [http://www.abc.net.au/compass/episodes/2013.htm]
SBS Insight Tuesdays 8:30pm, Wednesday 1:00pm SBS1 Insight is a panel show about social issues. It's one of the best places to find out what's going on in the world because it always includes a range of views from experts and the general public. Past episodes are archived so you can still watch them or read the transcript [http://www.sbs.com.au/insight/archive]
Another excellent source of background information is the Database section of Auburn Library [http://www.auburn.nsw.gov.au/Community/Libraries/Pages/OnlineResources.aspx]. If you have an Auburn Library card you can access these articles from school or home. See Ms Carmyn if you need to get an Auburn Library membership form. This is one of the best places to research Groups in Society of your IRP.
Independent Research Project
There is a whole section on the website now. Go to IRPs [http://riversidegirlslibrary.weebly.com/independent-research-project.html]. It includes sections on
You may also wish to explore some of the Philosophy IRP topics listed here. Topics include:
You may also wish to explore some of the Philosophy IRP topics listed here. Topics include:
Groups in Society
This assignment asks you to conduct a "detailed investigation" into how one group interacts with the wider society. You could choose any of the groups for this task, but some groups are harder than others. It is best to choose a group in which all the individuals have similar needs and experiences. The easiest groups to choose are: The Aged, Gay and Lesbian People and Homeless People. These are the three groups in your class booklet, and the three groups for which I have made research materials. This year I may also create materials for Chronically Ill People or Sole Parents. Let me know immediately if you are interested in these groups. Youth, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and Families in Crisis are the most difficult topics because they cover so many different sorts of people, each with their own needs and experience. Only choose these topics if you are very good at English and at doing research on your own (without a teacher).
The power points below are a guide to the easiest three topics. Please read all the hints before clicking on the links, because they explain how each part of the question relates to your particular group. Let me know if any links are dead and I will try to fix them. Don't forget to look in the Insight and Compass archives for an overview.
The power points below are a guide to the easiest three topics. Please read all the hints before clicking on the links, because they explain how each part of the question relates to your particular group. Let me know if any links are dead and I will try to fix them. Don't forget to look in the Insight and Compass archives for an overview.
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