Learning Experiences and Sample Resources
Learning Experiences and Sample Resources
Learning Experiences and Sample Resources
provide opportunities to achieve the objectives described in the dimensions of the syllabus
occur in authentic, relevant and worthwhile contexts
vary in scope and depth, duration and degree of challenge
reflect current practice in the wider community
suit particular student needs, abilities and interests
allow students to work independently and with others
encourage students to think and act for themselves.
Learning experiences should provide a balance and variety of activities across the whole course
and cater for the school’s context, resources and the unique characteristics of each cohort of
students.
syllabus, include suggestions that schools could choose to follow, and offer flexibility to cater for a
wide variety of students and school contexts. They are neither prescriptive nor exhaustive.
Learning experiences are designed to provide ideas and suggestions that teachers may adapt,
expand or modify to suit the context in which they are teaching. These may also provide a
The following sample learning experiences are for Unit 1 only. These are designed to
demonstrate the range of learning experiences possible and are not listed in any particular order,
Use a variety of reference materials to investigate the agents of socialisation such as family,
Develop an understanding of the term “conditioning” through presenting and discussing Ivan
Analyse a range of media sources to examine the use of stereotypes and conditioning within
society.
Critically evaluate a theory on the emergence of self being a product of social interaction, e.g.
Charles Cooley’s “Looking Glass Self” theory, George Mead’s “Generalised Other” theory.
Research and analyse information gathered from studies on twins to understand the
Debate the extent to which personality and social behaviour are the product of heredity
Undertake a field trip to observe group behaviours and evaluate the findings with respect to
Compare and contrast Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development with Lawrence