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Relationships

Class Description:

Explore the importance of interpersonal relationship skills and it’s effect on the well-being of individuals, families, and society.  To encourage respectful and caring relationships in a family, workplace and community.

 Relationships Standards: AAFCS 12.0 and meets CTE Requirements

Relationships Outline:

I. Students will indentify the characteristics of personal development.

  • Life Cycle and Self Discovery
  • Self-Esteem
  • Character Traits
  • Inventories on Personality, Happiness, Esteem, Confidence
  • Setting Boundaries
  • Problem-Solving & Practical Reasoning
  • Listening
  • “I” Messages
  • Resolving Conflicts
  • Anger
  • Abuse

II. Examine processes for building and maintaining various types of interpersonal relationships.

 

111. Students will evaluate the impact and consequences communication has on interpersonal relationships.

  • What is communication
  • Characteristics of Constructive Relationships
  • Expectations in Relationships
  • Building Strong Relationships

 

IV. Students will explore the family system.

  • Defining Family (types, structure)
  • Genogram (Nature/Nurture Map or Chart of Family History)
  • Family Roles, Responsibilities, Happiness
  • Six Secrets of Strong Families
  • Building Family Strengths

 

V. Students will examine processes for building and maintaining lifelong relationships.

  • True Love and Romance
  • Attraction
  • Mate Selection

 

VI.  Students will identify the characteristics of          Parenting

  • Reproduction and Sexuality Issues
  • What is a good parent