LIFE ORIENTATION

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LIFE ORIENTATION

• NATIONAL CURRICULUM STATEMENT
• D J Christiaans
• Senior Curriculum Planner
• FET Life Orientation

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INTRODUCTION

• LIFE ORIENTATION IS A
• FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECT IN THE
• FURTHER EDUCATION
• and TRAINING BAND
• 10 credits

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• DEFINITION
• Life Orientation is the study of the Self in
  relation to others and to Society
• It applies a holistic approach - personal,
  social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, motor
  and physical growth and development
• It guides and prepares learners for life, for its
  responsibilities and possibilities

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Learning Outcomes

• Learning Outcome 1 Personal Well-being
• The Learner is able to achieve and maintain
  personal-well-being

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Personal Well-being

• Fulfilling ones potential
• Enables learners to engage effectively in
  personal relationships, community life and
  society
• Focuses on prevention of substance abuse,
  lifestyle diseases, sexuality, teenage pregnancy,
  STIs, HIV and AIDS, and the promotion of health

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• Learning Outcome 2 Citizenship Education
• The learner is able to demonstrate an
  understanding and appreciation of the values and
  rights that underpin the Constitution in order to
  practise citizenship, and to enhance social
  justice and environmentally sustainable living

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Citizenship Education

• Focuses on rights and values in the Constitution
• Addresses discrimination on the basis of race,
  religion, culture, gender, age, ability language,
  xenophobia
• To know and understand democratic processes
• Emphasizes volunteerism, social service
• Addresses violence and abuse
• Knowledge of diverse religions to contribute to
  responsible citizenship and social justice

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• Learning Outcome 3 Recreation and Physical
  Well-being
• The learner is able to explore and engage
  responsibly in recreation and physical
  activities, to promote well-being

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Recreation and Physical Activity

• Focuses on the role of sport in redressing biases
  and in nation building
• Can open doors to various careers, community
  projects and lifelong well-being
• Understand the relationship between health,
  physical activities and the environment so to
  improve the quality of life and well-being of all
  learners
• Participation in games, sport, recreational and
  leisure time activities

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• Learning Outcome 4 Career and Career Choices
• The learner is able to demonstrate self-knowledge
  and the ability to make informed decisions
  regarding further and career pathing

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Careers and Career choices

• exposure to study methods
• skills pertaining to assessment processes
• information about institutions of higher
  education
• preparation for job applications and interviews

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LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT STANDARDS

• Knowledge, skills, attitudes and values as
  described by the learning outcomes need to be
  dealt with in a holistic manner to assist
  progress towards achievement of learning outcomes
  by the end of the FET Band
• Assessment standards describe what a learner
  should know and be able to demonstrate at a
  specific grade,and may be integrated to ensure
  that all learning outcomes are covered.

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Relationship between and among Learning Outcomes
of Life Orientation inter-linked through
content . For example Learning
Outcome 1 focuses on personal well-being while
Learning Outcome 3 addresses the
relationship between participation in
physical activity and well-being
Learning Outcome 1 addresses self-awareness and
self-esteem while Learning Outcomes 3
and 4 require learners to demonstrate
self-knowledge Learning Outcome 4
addresses the world of work and it
becomes important to know and understand their
rights and responsibilities in this
regard (Learning Outcome 2) and to
know themselves (Learning Outcome 1)
Diversity is addressed in Learning Outcomes 1 and
2 Learning Outcomes 2, 3 and 4 all
address issues regarding human
rights, anti-discrimination, biases, unfair
practices and equality HIV and AIDS
are addressed in Learning Outcomes 1 and 2.
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• Role of the Manager
• Select the most suitable educator
• - knowledge on the outcomes of Life Orientation
  (preset, inset)
• - experience in the teaching of Life Orientation
  (or aspects there of)
• - interested in the subject Life Orientation
• - be prepared for upskilling and re-skilling
• Ensure the correct time allocation for the
  subject
• - 2 hours per week

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