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.
Languages: English
-
Productive Pedagogies
Restructuring of the Queensland education system in the 1990s gave rise to a new educational model – the New Basics Project. An integral part of this scheme was a fresh emphasis on the value of quality teaching/learning, termed “productive pedagogy” which is based on four premises: 1) intellectual quality, 2) connectedness, 3) social support, and 4) recognition of difference.
-
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.
-
Promoting Participation in Gym: The National Physical Activity Guidelines
With increasing levels of inactivity and obesity in our community the promotion of physical activity is vital to the future health of our nation. In response to this growing problem the government set ‘National Physical Activity Guidelines’ to inform people of the minimum levels of activity to stay healthy. This program examines these guidelines, barriers to becoming active and various models of physical activity. Its key focus is to encourage students to take a greater interest in physical activity and allows them to recognize the benefits associated with participation.
-
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.
-
Got a Minute: Procedures, Principles and Practices of Meetings
This program investigates the reasons why we hold meetings and why meetings play such an important role in business. We discuss the difference between formal and informal meetings and demonstrate the documentation and procedures involved in formal meetings. The program also examines the roles of committee members such as the Chair person, secretary, treasurer and general members. This comprehensive program also considers note taking, follow up reports and negotiating skills.
-
Punctuation
Our producer has developed the ultimate plain-English guide punctuation. The dots and squiggles which always confuse students: apostrophes, commas, full-stops, question marks and the much abused exclamation mark are explained simply.
-
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.
-
New Food Trends: A Case Study in Product Development
In this program we explore current trends in food and what influences the development of new food products. We meet food industry experts who discuss these current trends – with particular focus on changes that chefs are making in restaurants and cafes, and foods styled for magazines. This program can be used as an introduction to food product development, an overview of current factors influencing food production or stimulus to investigating factors that influence foods and food choice. It also provides a broad look at how consumers and consumer perceptions influence product development.
-
Newton’s Laws of Motion
This fast-paced program shows how Newton’s three laws of motion can be used to explain and predict the motion of everyday objects. The effect of friction, including air resistance, is highlighted and the concept of inertia is illustrated with classic demonstrations. The program features worked examples, questions for class discussion, as well as the remarkable Rocketman who provides a dramatic example of the third law in action.