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<p>Students will be able to investigate various types and benefits of relationships, along with the role empathy and ethical decision-making has on respectful relationships. The unit is designed to encourage confidence in exploring and discussing issues related to relationships and sexuality, and to promote skill and creativity in approaches to sexuality education. Biological, behavioural and socio-cultural perspectives will be used to explore sexuality. Also throughout the unit , students will be required to identify, develop and evaluate the skills required to communicate effectively with others. Students will be provided with the opportunity to teach, practise and reflect on the role communication skills have in personal experiences, and when applied within education and health settings.</p>
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<p>Communication including:<br>
• Communication models; Communication strategies and techniques; Enablers and barriers to effective communication; Language in context; Communication technology etiquette and social media; Intercultural communication & cultural safety; Inclusive communication<br>
Interpersonal Communication<br>
• Self-awareness and impact of our interactions with others; Verbal and non-verbal communication; Active listening and questioning skills; Therapeutic and helping skills; Empathy vs Sympathy; Ethical decision making in communication; Assertive, passive and aggressive communication and its impacts; Interviewing skills<br>
Working with others and inter-professional skills<br>
• Group processes and dynamics; Effective group membership and leadership; Teamwork; Conflict resolution skills; Negotiation & Persuasion; Networking and advocacy; Maintaining professional relationships<br>
Sexuality across the lifespan, with a focus on adolescence:<br>
• Developmental aspects of Sexuality<br>
o construction of sexuality and gender; sexual orientation; sexual development through the lifespan<br>
• Biological aspects of sexuality<br>
o sexual anatomy and physiology; human reproduction; sexual health<br>
• Socio-cultural aspects of sexuality<br>
o historical, cultural and religious influences; love, intimacy and relationships<br>
• Behavioural aspects of sexuality<br>
o sexual behaviour<br>
o commercialisation of sex</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>Students will be able to investigate various types and benefits of relationships, along with the role empathy and ethical decision-making has on respectful relationships. The unit is designed to encourage confidence in exploring and discussing issues related to relationships and sexuality, and to promote skill and creativity in approaches to sexuality education. Biological, behavioural and socio-cultural perspectives will be used to explore sexuality. Also throughout the unit , students will be required to identify, develop and evaluate the skills required to communicate effectively with others. Students will be provided with the opportunity to teach, practise and reflect on the role communication skills have in personal experiences, and when applied within education and health settings.</p>
Unit content
<p>Communication including:<br> • Communication models; Communication strategies and techniques; Enablers and barriers to effective communication; Language in context; Communication technology etiquette and social media; Intercultural communication & cultural safety; Inclusive communication<br> Interpersonal Communication<br> • Self-awareness and impact of our interactions with others; Verbal and non-verbal communication; Active listening and questioning skills; Therapeutic and helping skills; Empathy vs Sympathy; Ethical decision making in communication; Assertive, passive and aggressive communication and its impacts; Interviewing skills<br> Working with others and inter-professional skills<br> • Group processes and dynamics; Effective group membership and leadership; Teamwork; Conflict resolution skills; Negotiation & Persuasion; Networking and advocacy; Maintaining professional relationships<br> Sexuality across the lifespan, with a focus on adolescence:<br> • Developmental aspects of Sexuality<br> o construction of sexuality and gender; sexual orientation; sexual development through the lifespan<br> • Biological aspects of sexuality<br> o sexual anatomy and physiology; human reproduction; sexual health<br> • Socio-cultural aspects of sexuality<br> o historical, cultural and religious influences; love, intimacy and relationships<br> • Behavioural aspects of sexuality<br> o sexual behaviour<br> o commercialisation of sex</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070199 - Teacher Education, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p> <p><strong>Summer Semester</strong><p>South West Initial Teacher Edu (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edhpe2001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Describe key characteristics of healthy and respectful relationships and the impact on health and well-being, and development</p>
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<p>Investigate various types and benefits of relationships including intimate and sexual relationships, along with the role of empathy, consent and ethical decision-making on respectful relationships.</p>
K3
<p>Identify effective communication strategies, as well as enablers and barriers across various contexts.</p>
K4
<p>Explore elements of and factors that impact on sexual health and sexual behaviour, particularly amongst young people.</p>
S1
<p>Develop skills necessary for effective communication with others across diverse groups and settings.</p>
S2
<p>Plan for effective and age-appropriate learning across sexuality and relationships topics, including the establishment of a safe and supportive environment.</p>
S3
<p>Critically analyse current literature in relation to contemporary sexuality and relationships issues.</p>
S4
<p>Analyse key aspects of effective interpersonal communication in various contexts including; intercultural and inclusive communication and the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT.</p>
A1
<p>Demonstrate knowledge and critical reflection of key topics and issues related to sexuality and relationships for young people.</p>
A2
<p>Use effective communication techniques and conflict resolution skills to work in diverse groups and manage complex situations across teaching, professional and health contexts.</p>
A3
<p>Research, design and facilitate participation in learning activities related to sexuality or/and interpersonal communication.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Research, plan and create a resource and facilitate a seminar/workshop</p>
<p>Resource and presentation</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S4, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Identify, research and write an academic paper</p>
<p>Essay</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K2, K4, S3, A1
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<p>Revision of lectures, tutorial material, and weekly readings</p>
<p>Examination</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070199 - Teacher Education, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p> <p><strong>Summer Semester</strong><p>South West Initial Teacher Edu (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edhpe2001">View unit fees</a>
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