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