| Description | Students learn life literacy skills; individual, family, and community systems; and core functions of human services field. Emphasis is placed on human development, professional skills, diversity, analyzing community issues, life management, and human ecology. Activities engage students in exploring various helping professions, while building essential life skills they can apply in their own lives to achieve optimal well-being. English/language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, technology, interpersonal relationships are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include service learning and job shadowing. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. en-us |
