This program introduces human resource management as part of the total process of successful business management, including: Defining the HR function; Describing the HR role in the organization; Identifying factors that influence HR.
Grade levels: Adult
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Securing the Web
Securing the Web takes a dramatic, yet humorous look at current internet security issues. We explore the issues from the perspective of the end-user, focusing on both technological and behavioral solutions to the problems. This program is particularly useful in raising awareness amongst students as to the importance of maintaining computer security and for them taking responsibility for their own equipment and online behavior. This is a must-see program for all students who use the web.
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Personal Hygiene
This program explores issues associated with young people and personal hygiene. It examines ways of achieving and maintaining healthy hygiene practices and focuses on keeping the skin clean, looking after hair, dental hygiene, nasal care and hand washing. A separate section at the end of the program covers aspects of personal hygiene during menstruation. The program features comments from Department of Human Services, Dr Rosemary Lester, and dental hygiene recommendations from Dr Meredith Metia on behalf of the Australian Dental Association. This program is an excellent resource on personal hygiene. This program explores issues associated with young people and personal hygiene. It examines ways …
In this correspondence course, students learn how to make a realistic assessment of personal qualities and attributes, develop self discipline and self belief, and maximize the potential that is present inside each and every one of us.
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Sexuality
This program focuses on issues related to sexuality, identity and discrimination. Acknowledging and accepting the broad range of differences amongst students is vital in the recognition that young people are not a homogenous group. Effective sexuality education and sexual health education acknowledges the critical role of peoples values, moral beliefs, cultural and religious background, sexuality and gende.
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Personal Identity: Tattoos, Body Piercing, Art, Culture and Self Expression
Body art and adornment have been used by people and cultures to express themselves as individuals and as a function of social bonding for tens of thousands of years. This program looks at the growing popularity and acceptance of tattoos and body piercing and how it is frequently used as an expression of personal identity. The program provides an overview of the history of body decoration and speaks to a range of people who talk about what it means to them personally. The program also looks at the intersections between graphic design, graffiti, tattooing, technology and the design of needles and jewellery. The program considers the similarities in body beautification and modification which can be seen in fashion, fitness regimes and body building, cosmetic surgery, dieting and liposuction.
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Health, Protection and Informed Decision Making
This program is all about knowing more about sexual activity to help us make better informed decisions. It explores the emotional issues involved in commencing a sexual relationship, at ways sexual attraction is expressed, at preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections, at various forms of contraception and also at some of the myths about sex that can confuse us. The program also discusses the fact that there are many alternatives to sexual intercourse that can enhance and develop a relationship.
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Plagiarism: What Do You Value?
Why do we go to school? For most of us the reason is to learn, however when we fall into the plagiarism trap there is little in the way of positive learning achieved. This program defines plagiarism in all its modern and common forms. Students and teachers talk frankly about their experiences and the reasons why some people copy. It teaches the relevant research, quoting and referencing skills that will enable a student to steer clear of plagiarism, whether intentional or unintentional.
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Trust, Responsibility and Negotiation in Relationships
This program focuses on issues related to trust, responsibility and communication in relationships, including sexual partnerships. As in the two previous programs it is vital to acknowledge and accept the broad range of differences amongst people. Effective sexuality education and sexual health education acknowledges the critical role of people’s values, moral beliefs, cultural and religious background, sexuality and gender.
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Plant Adaptations
Investigates the basic characteristics of aquatic and terrestrial environments and the adaptations of the plants that live in those environments.
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The Impact of Parenthood
This program explores the options available to young women who are, or think they might be pregnant. Issues addressed in the program include: How pregnancy occurs, including common myths; Early signs and how to confirm a pregnancy; Options available; Physiological and social impacts of pregnancy; The birth experience; At home with a small baby.